Defence Contribution (£5 million per annum 1966/1971)
The amount of Hong Kong's future contribution towards the upkeep
of the garrison will be considered when the existing Defence
Contribution Agreement (which expires in 1971) is renegotiated,
Scale of Social Services in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Government have allocated 40% of their revenus
to social services, including health and education, for the
financial year 1970/71. This is a remarkable figure, although
there is of course always room for further improvements,
Possibility of loan from HU10 for extension of the runway at
Kal Tak Airport
It is true that British aviat on interests are equally concerned
to see that Kai Tak Airport is maintained to adequate international
standards. The new Government in the United Kingdom is at present
looking into many problems such as this, but the United Kingdom
economy has still some way to go before it can be regarded as
satisfactory, and we shall have to consider carefully all the
demands on our resources.
Appointment of the next Governor of Hong Kong
An announcement has only recently been made about the further
extension (until October 1971) of the term of office of Sir David
Trench. The question of who is to succeed Sir David will be
considered in the normal manner.