12 October 1992
Mr Anthony Lawton,
Treasury Solicitor's Department,
Queen Anne's Chambers
28 Broadway,
London SW1H 9JS
Der Mrhanton
Foreign & Commonwealth
Office
London SWIA 2AH
Telephone: 071-270 2657
I am writing to you at the recommendation of Mr Stephen Slack of the Charity Commission about a bequest made to HMG by a Hong Kong resident, Sir S K Tang.
The S K Tang Bequest was originally handed over to HMG in 1986 but we have encountered difficulties in establishing the correct procedure to set up a trust fund to administer the funds. I enclose copies of papers which provide a full background to the Bequest.
The Attorney General in Hong Kong to whom we were first advised to apply, has told us we should apply to you for directions under a Royal Sign Manual to set up a trust. The Charity Commission agree with this advice. As this matter has been unresolved for quite some time now and potential beneficiaries are becoming understandably impatient, I would be very grateful if you could give me a response as soon as possible. Our Deputy Under Security is very keen to see progress. Do let me let me know if there is any more information you require.
Yaus fincerely
Sarah Haspel
S J Haspel
Hong Kong Department
cc. Mr Stephen Slack, Charity Commission.
SKTANG/treas1.sjh
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