TNAG-2669-FCO40-3866-Hong-Kong-Civil-Service-1993 — Page 135

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eventual

transfer

to

the

local P&P

imposing

Chinese

think ing of

For any

establishment, we are

language requirement as a condition for transfer as the

use of Chinese is expected to become increasingly

important with the transfer of sovereignty in 1997. We

shall discuss this issue with staff and the Chinese.

are considering the

AS a longer term policy, we

possibility of having one common set of terms and

conditions of service for new appointments. Enhancement

of the package will only be considered exceptionally on

a case by case basis when the common terms fail to

attract the expertise required.

The measures being implemented

measures.

ΠΟΥ

are short term

We are going ahead with these. We will

consult staff and, where appropriate, the Chinese on

longer term arrangements.

The interim measures will not affect the filling of

principal official posts

official posts after 1997. The requirements

for those posts are clearly laid down in the Basic Law,

viz. they must be permanent residents who are Chinese

right of abode in any foreign

Transferees to local terms will not be able to

nationals with no

country.

fill those posts.

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