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his text with the FCO. I have discussed with Mr Hum and

Mr Culshaw. We all think that this is most unsatisfactory behaviour by a member of the service. He is clearly trading on recent knowledge of classified information, and his confidential relationship until recently with the Governor. From HKD's point of view it is particularly unhelpful that the Governor should

have cause to feel upset by the actions of a member of the DS.

career.

4. I am not clear whether Mr Bradley intends to resume his DS

If he does, it clearly gives us stronger leverage over him. I understand he has talked in Hong Kong of being an occasional contributor to Spectator. I suggest that we should aim to prevent a recurrence by warning him off now. To be

effective, any such warning would probably need to come from a

senior member of the Administration.

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