§ Lord Fanshawe of Richmondasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many expatriate officials are expected to remain in the Hong Kong Government Service and what were their ranks on 30 June 1997.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)The total number of expatriate officials in the Hong Kong Government on 30 June 1997 was:
Number Directorate 294 Senior Management/Professionals 331 Others 585 Total 1,210 It is not possible to say how many of these officials will remain in the employ of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in the future.