DRAFT ANSWER
ENCLOSURE
The Board does not provide such facilities automatically
or uniformly. In certain circumstances, however, and
taking into account the financial position of a territory,
the Board has, from time to time, made financial contri-
butions towards the cost of ground service facilities.
The Board also makes available expert technical advice
on airport facilities at the request of overseas territorias,
NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTAR LAS
How much Bourd of Trade assistance has been given in recent years?
in respect of "Y" territories over
Answer:
Some £ "X"
the last five years. [by the Board of Trade, or the
Ministry of Aviation as its predecessor
How much of this went to Hong Kong? {
Answer:
Nil. [in the period above mentioned
Does HMC intend to assist Hong Kong?
Answer:
That is a separate question, but I cer. say that the
matter is under consideration [between the several interested Whitehall Departments 7
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