GOVERMENT HOUSE HONG KONG.
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However We believe that Hong Kong will benefit from the continued presence of those experienced and commilled
people.
We know also that the Chinese side has on several
occasions reassured Overseas officers that they have a future in Hong Kong aa long as they are making a positive
We therefore
contribution.
the correct one.
believe that our decision is
Numbers likely to transfer
24.
TL ia extremely difficult to estimate how many officers will transfer under this scheme as I have outlined 50 much depends on individual circumstances and perceptions. A very rough estimate is that perhaps 200 to
il.
300 will do so.
But we shall have to wait and see.
Points of clarification
26.
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I must stress that the change I have outlined is
short term measure. I should like to draw your attention to three specific points
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