It is not unheard of for people to interview for SO and be offered a DEFO position, although I believe they met the stated hours requirements. I guess the question is for what particular reasons do you not want an SO interview now?
Don't want to be an SO, don't want to live in Hong Kong, can't bear to be parted with the country you presently live in
Although I have absolutely nothing to do with recruiting, they would be the questions I would ask.