Mr Justice Michael Edmund Ivor Kempster, formerly a barrister in private practice in London, was made a QC in 1969 and became a Bencher of the Inner Temple in 1976. He was appointed to the High Court in Hongkong in 1982 and to the Court of Appeal in 1984. He retires this month. OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) Ronald Joseph Arculli, JP, a solicitor and a member of the Legislative Council since 1988, is chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Council and serves on a number of advisory committees.

Katherine Fok Lo Shiu-ching, JP, joined the Hongkong Government in 1962. She served as Secretary-General of OMELCO and Secretary-General of the Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions' of Service, before taking up her present post ofCommissioner for Labour in February 1992.

Frederick Ho Wing-huen, JP, joined the Civil Service in 1966 before being transferred in 1972 to specialise in statistics. He became Assistant Commissioner for Census and Statistics in 1981 and was promoted to the post of Commissioner in 1989.

Simon Ip Sik-on, JP, a solicitor, was elected to the Legislative Council in 1991. Besides being a member of several bodies associated with the legal profession, he is Legal Adviser to various welfare organisations.

Brian Jenney has been a member of the Hongkong Civil Service since 1969 following 10 years in Tanzania. Much of his service has been in the finance branch and he was appointed Director of Audit in 1992.

Keith Lam Hon-keung, JP, a former member of the Legislative Council, is proprietor or managing director of a number of companies. Over the last 20 years, he has served on a wide range of public bodies and committees. and is currently a member of the Southern District board.

Dr Pun Kwok-shing, JP, joined the then Public Works Department of the Hongkong Government in 1964. He was president of the Commonwealth Association of Planners from 1984 to 1988 and was appointed Director of Planning in January 1992.

Siu Chuen, JP, has been a member of the Hongkong Government's engineering staff since 1959. He was promoted to the rank of Principal Government Engineer in 1981 and was posted to the Drainage Services Department in 1990. He was appointed Director of Drainage Services in 1992.

Jack So Chak-kwong, Executive Director of the Trade Development Council from 1985 to 1992, was a member of the Free Trade Committee from 1987 to 1992 and of the Trade Advisory Board from 1986 to 1992.

Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, JP, joined the Civil Service in 1967. Recent senior appointments have included Deputy Director-General of Trade, Deputy Secretary for General Duties, Director of Administration and Director-General of Trade. He recently became Secretary for the Treasury.

Dominic Wong Shing-wah, JP, a government servant since 1962, has been Deputy Secretary for the Civil Service, Deputy Secretary for Education and Manpower and Postmaster General. He was appointed Director of Education in 1992.

MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) Chan Wah-chau, a volunteer worker with the Civil Aid Services for more than 30 years, is a supervisor in the welfare unit of the service.

Chau Ka-ki, an employee of the Post Office for over 37 years, is Superintendent of Posts and his work involves promoting and marketing the various postal services.

Chiu So Yim-shan, a member of the Chinese Language Division of the Government since 1973 and chief conference interpreter since 1991, and has been the lead interpreter at many high-level meetings, including the Prime Minister's visit to China in 1991.

Doris Glover, a Civil Servant since 1959, joined the Independent Commission Against Corruption in 1974. She was promoted personal assistant to the commissioner in 1992.

Dr Raymond Ho Chung-tai, JP, a chartered civil and structural engineer, has been involved in a wide range of activities in the fields of tertiary education, the training of personnel for the construction industry and professional standards in the industry. He is chairman of the council of the City Polytechnic.

Lam Kam-hop, a Senior Supplies Supervisor in the Government Supplies Department, has, during the last few years, worked on an up-dated store system and the computerisation of the supplies functions of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of Government.

Lau Shiu-nin, a volunteer member of the Civil Aid Services for 40 years, has been involved in many operations and civic duties, and has been Commandant of the cadet corps of the service since 1988.

Raymond Lai Ming-kee, a government servant since 1963 and member of the Correctional Services Department from 1968, was head of the department's Vietnamese unit for nearly two years before being promoted to Assistant Commissioner in 1990.

Lee Cheuk-king, a clerical officer with the Hongkong Government for 35 years, has for the last 18 years, served in the Tsuen Wan branch of the Labour Relations Service of the Labour Department.

Daisy Li Woo Tze-ha, a welfare worker for more than 30 years, has served as vice-chairman of the Spastic Children's Association and Director of the Hongkong Red Cross. She has been president of the YWCA since 1988.

Ling Chiu-lok, a Civil Servant for more than 22 years, has been in charge of the reprographic unit of the Survey and Planning Office since entering government service in 1971. He was promoted to Chief Technical Officer in 1991.

John Loo Wun-loong, managing director of his own construction company, has been involved with external organisations related to his profession, and with social work and education. He is a past president of the Hongkong Construction Association.

Derek Ronald Messling was appointed a chief architect in the Government's Housing Department in 1977. He was promoted to Deputy Director of Housing in charge of the construction branch in 1985.

Joan Ming Chan Chung-ting first joined the Medical Service as a student midwife in 1962 and was registered as a midwife in 1964. Since 1968, she has worked at the Tsan Yuk Hospital.

Suen Kin-chung has served in the Correctional Services Department since 1968. He has worked at the Hei Ling Chau Treatment Centre since the unit was set up in 1975.

William Wan Hon-cheung, JP, chairman of the Sai Kung District Board since 1985, has been involved in a number of territory-wide activities. This includes membership of the Executive Committee of the Boys and Girls Club Association and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Council.

Peter Anthony Surtees Wise joined the government as a Principal Trade Officer. For the past 13 years, he has served in the Hongkong Government's London Office with responsibility for promoting the territory's trade interests in Europe.

Yuen Tak-ming is a Senior Clerical Officer. He first joined the Civil Service in 1958. His entire career has been spent in the Buildings Ordinance Office.

MBE (Honorary) Chung Kin-gup has been a member of the Customs and Excise Department since 1965, and, from 1974 to 1988, he was head of its photographic unit. He is currently a Dutiable Commodities Warehouse Officer.

Ko Yee-kwan joined the Civil Service as a Supplies Supervisor in 1963 and posted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to assist with the opening of the wards there. He was appointed Assistant Laundry Manager in 1973.

Kwok Yao-kee became an estate caretaker in the Housing Department in 1970. He was promoted to head estate caretaker (now retitled chief estate assistant) in 1975.

Lau Kai joined the Civil Service as a gardener in 1956. His entire service has been spent on horticultural work.

Lo Ho-kwong has served 33 years in government. He has been employed on the electrical inspection of buildings for 30 years and was promoted to Chief Technical Officer in 1988.

Wong Chi-keung joined the Hongkong Post Office in 1958 and has been Senior Postman since 1988. He retires in July.

Wong Kwong-chung joined the then Government Public Works Department in 1968 and was transferred to the Immigration Department in 1977. He was promoted to Chief Immigration Assistant in 1992 and he has been chairman of the Immigration Assistants Union since 1985.

(Military) Major Simon Cheng Chan-wing, MBE (deceased), joined the Royal Hongkong Regiment (the volunteers) in 1971 and was promoted major in 1984. He was second-in-command of the regiment from 1990 to 1992 - the highest appointment a volunteer can achieve.

QUEEN'S POLICE MEDAL Christopher John Westaway Bagley joined the Hongkong Police Force in 1962 and was promoted to his present rank of Chief Superintendent in 1983. The majority of his early service was spent in special branch and his senior appointments have included chief staff office operations and Deputy Regional Commander Kowloon.

Alastair William Jamieson Gunn has been a member of the Hongkong Police Force for 30 years. He served in the uniform branch until 1982, when he was transferred to the personnel division where he has remained. He was promoted to Chief Superintendent in 1986.

QUEEN'S FIRE SERVICE MEDAL James Ho Kwok-chuen joined the Fire Services Department in 1958 and was promoted to Chief Fire Officer in 1991. He has served in a variety of posts in the operational, headquarters and fire protection commands and has considerable operational experience.

COLONIAL POLICE MEDAL Chaudhry Mohammad Anwar joined the Hongkong Police Force in 1961 and was promoted to Station Sergeant in 1979. He served in the uniform branch until his transfer to Traffic in the New Territories, where he now serves. He is the senior Pakistani Junior Police Officer in the force.

Leslie Burton joined the Hongkong Police Force in 1969 and was promoted to Senior Superintendent in 1992. Apart from a short period in Special Branch, his entire service has been in the uniform branch. He is a member of the Hongkong Scouts Association.

Chan Lung has been a member of the Fire Services Department since 1964 and was promoted to Principal Fireman in 1985. He has been in the operational command throughout his service. He retires this month.

Cheung Tam-ching joined the Hongkong Police Force in 1959 and was promoted to Station Sergeant in 1981. Mr Cheung served in the uniform branch until 1968, when he was transferred to the Driver Cadre, where he has remained almost continuously since. He has been Assistant Senior Examiner for the last eight years.

Michael Brian Dowie joined the Hongkong Police Force in 1972 and was promoted to Senior Superintendent in 1989. He served in a variety of posts in the crime stream and, in 1992, was appointed Senior Staff Officer, Criminal Intelligence Bureau.

Fung Kam-wong has been a member of the Hongkong Police Force since 1965 and was promoted to Superintendent in 1985. He has served in a range of posts in the uniform branch and crime formations. In 1991, he was posted as Commander to Kowloon City Division, where his responsibilities have included clearance of the Walled City.

Fung Tak-shing joined the Marine Branch of the Hongkong Police Force in 1965 and holds the rank of Senior Police Constable. He served with Marine Branch until 1979, when, after a short spell in the anti-illegal immigration task force, he was transferred to the Narcotics Bureau.

Eric Leung Chi-bun has been a member of the Hongkong Police Force since 1967 and was promoted to Senior Superintendent in 1988. He has served in the Narcotics Bureau for nearly 12 years, and in a variety of uniform branch appointments, including Deputy District Commander, Yau Tsim District. In 1988/89, he was seconded to the UK Police College at Bramshill.

Leung Tung-choi entered the Hongkong Police Force in 1965 and was promoted to Station Sergeant in 1977. He has served in a wide range of posts in the uniform branch, including the Police Training School and the Complaints Against the Police Office. He isa former president of the non-commissioned officers mess.

Lo Ping-lam joined the Fire Services Department in 1963 and was promoted to principal fireman in 1982. He served in the Operational and the Fire Services Workshop Commands. He retired in March.

Lun Ping-chuen joined the Fire Service Department in 1960 and was promoted to Assistant Divisional Officer in 1984. He has served in the operational and headquarters commands, and the Fire Service headquarters.

Edward Arthur George Perkins has served in the Hongkong Police Force since 1960 and was promoted to Superintendent in 1983. He has been posted mainly in the uniform branch and, for the last 10 years, has occupied Staff Officer posts. He will retire in early 1994.

Charles John Reardon joined the Hongkong Police Force in 1966 and was promoted to Superintendent in 1978. After a short period in the uniform branch, he was posted to the Special Branch, where he has served since.

Stephen Henry Robins has been with the Hongkong Police Force since 1973 and was promoted to Senior Superintendent in 1990. He has held a wide range of appointments, including Commander Wan Chai Division, the Special Duties Unit and several staff posts.

Tang Chiu-wing joined the Hongkong Police Force in 1965 and was promoted to Superintendent in 1982. He has served primarily in operational formations, but his experience has also included instructional and staff work.

Tse Yu-hing entered the Fire Service in 1961 and was promoted to Divisional Officer in 1990. He has served in a number of different units in the operational, headquarters and fire protection commands.

Yam Chi-nam joined the Hongkong Police Force in 1961 and was promoted to Station Sergeant in 1979. He is an experienced traffic officer and is currently Assistant Road Safety Officer for Kowloon East. He is a qualified soccer and volleyball referee and is also involved in police welfare work.

Richard Hugh Younge joined the Hongkong Police Force in 1964 after service with the Northern Rhodesia Police and was promoted to Senior Superintendent in 1986. He has held a number of different posts in the uniform branch and crime stream, including command of a New Territories division and a regional traffic unit.

BADGE OF HONOUR Henry Chan Hay has been involved in community work in Western District for many years. He became Area Committee Chairman for Chung Wan in 1990 and took part in many district projects during 1992.

William Chang is one of the founders of the Hongkong Joint Council of Parents of the Mentally Handicapped, which was established in 1987, and has been the chairman since 1988. He is also a member of the Rehabilitation Development Co-ordinating Committee.

Tony Choy Kwai-sang, a member of the Sha Tin District Board since 1988, has been involved in a variety of community activities, including scouts and guides and sports. He became president of the St John Ambulance Brigade in Sha Tin in 1979.

Dr Chung Chi-yung has served on the Release Under Supervision Board since mid-1988 and retires this month. She and her husband are founders of the Shue Yan College, a private post-secondary institution, and she has also been involved in district work in Wan Chai and Happy Valley.

Ho Kwan-chu is the chairman of the Yan Oi Tong, a major charity. He is also vice-chairman of the Tuen Mun Sports Association and a member of that district's Fight Crime Committee.

Teresa Howell has served on the Board of Directors of the Yan Chai Hospital since 1987 and was chairman for the 1992/93 term. She is also a director of the Hongkong YWCA and has also been involved in Lions Club work.

Kwan Ming has been involved in a range of community activities in the Shamshuipo and Mongkok districts for many years. He has been president of the Kowloon Chai Kaifong Welfare Association since 1985 and chairman of the Nam Shan District Volunteers Groupsince 1990.

Lai Hin-wa is the current chairman of the Fung Ying See Koon, a charitable organisation, which has assisted the North District community. He has also been involved in other district activities, including the Community Chest, Fight Crime and the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Lam Kin-kwok has been a member of the Kwun Tong District Board since 1981 and a community leader in the Sau Mau Ping Housing Estate. He has been a member of the Sau Mau Ping Area Committee since 1973 and is also involved in district activities such as Fight Crime.

Leona Lam Wai-ling has been a member of the Tai Po District Board since 1985 and has served on a number of district committees. She has also served the Hongkong Girl Guides Association since 1975 and became New Territories East Division Commissioner in 1991.

Lo Kwok-hung became a member of the Kowloon City District Board in 1991 and has been involved in a variety of district activities. He is also a past vice-chairman of the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society and is active in the St John Ambulance Brigade and the Scout Association of Hongkong.

Ma Lai-wah has been a member of the Eastern District Board since 1981 and has been active on many committees and working groups. She has also served on four area committees and has been involved in recreation, sports and the guides association.

Pang Kam-chuen has been involved in work on behalf of the Auxiliary Medical Services in the Tuen Mun and Yuen Long districts. He has assisted with training activities and helped to raise operational standards in the districts.

Tang Ying-hei has served as a village representative of San Wai, Ha Tsuen for nearly 15 years and became a Yuen Long District Board member in 1991. He has also been involved in charity work and, in 1992, became chairman of the Board of Directors of the Pok Oi Hospital.

Willy Tsao Sing-yuen is the founder of the City Contemporary Dance Company, established in 1979. He is currently the Artistic Director of the company, which has sought to create a separate Hongkong identity for contemporary dance.

Wan Yuet-kau is one of the longest-serving members of the Sai Kung District Board, having become a member in 1982. He has been a representative of the board in the Regional Council since 1985, and is also chairman of the Sai Kung Islands Area Committee.

Wong Kwok-keung has been active in community service on the Kwai Chung and Yau Tong area committees since 1975 and, more recently, as a member of the Kwai Tsing District Board. An experienced social worker, he has taken a particularly close interest in youth welfare matters.

Wong Kwong has been involved in community activities in Tsim Sha Tsui for the past 18 years. He has worked with the Kaifong Association, Junior Police Call, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, a variety of sports and other district organisations.

Yim Kwok-on has many years of service to the community in Mongkok and has been a member of that District Board since 1990. He is the Mongkok District Board representative on the Urban Council and has been involved in a wide range of district activities, and youth services in particular.

Winnie Yu has been involved in sound broadcasting for the last 20 years. She became head of Commercial Radio in 1988 and has initiated a number of broadcast charity fund-raising drives.

Military Division MBE Major Ian Abbott, Royal Logistic Corps, serving with HQ British Forces.

Staff Sergeant Brian Hamilton, Adjutant General's Corps (Royal Military Force).

Colour Sergeant Raymond Jordan, 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Wales (now serving in UK).

Sergeant Michael Bedford, Royal Army Veterinary Corps.

Reverend (Squadron Leader) Lance Clark, Royal Air Force, serving as Padre to RAF Sek Kong.

Warrant Officer Paul Jarrel, Royal Air Force, serving with HQ British Forces.