down a date. Sir J Anson could be available in the weeks beginning 7, 21 and 28 September. I have promised to give him at least an interim report by 2 weeks hence, after Yeung's return to Hong Kong and after Mr Evans has had a chance to check the availability of Mr Williams.
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5. We also had some discussion about terms of reference. Yeung mentioned three particular points - definition of the public sector, a defensible basis for deciding how big it should be, and improving public expenditure forecasting. is somewhat preoccupied by the new problem of planning and allocating spending in a much more political atmosphere than hitherto. I agreed to have a first shot at some possible terms of reference, which I will send to him. If he is content, he would then propose them to us. We shall have to involve John Anson in this at some stage. I attach a first draft. Have you any comments?_
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