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examined and should soon be completed. If as a
result the decision is that arrangements of the kind
described are necessary, then details will have to be
worked out before tenders can be invited. This will
inevitably take some timeout in the long run could
reduce the time needed by the successful tenderer
to set up transmitting facilities.
LINE TO TAKE 13 The Minister will doubtles wish to listin sympatheticly & what Rediffusion have to see. Mey Rédiffusion could be told that we appreciate their
concern and fully understand that in the light of
equipment orders oft ¿fi
their financial position they need to obtain a wire-
less television licence as soon as possible.
The
Govemor is aware of this and the aim is to give
them such an opportunity.
However, the only new
step which the Hong Kong Government is con-
templating and which may cause a delay, if taken, is
one for their own protection. It could also in the
long run reduce the time needed to set up transmitting
however facilities. The Governor is endeavouring to speed
up procedures as much as possible and has promised
to keep us informed of developments.