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Colonel Stirling.
Through all the sound and fury I think
there may be the makings of an arrangement which could satisfy
everybody except the potential commercial sponsors of the
third Chinese channel. If the Governor decides to postpone
the third channel, and if TVB are prepared to concede co-location,
then this should meet the major pre-occupations of both RTV
and TVB (always provided that RTV get the second channel).
the Governor can confirm his decision before Colonel Stirling
sees Mr Royle, so much the better.
If
5. Mr Royle's office have also asked for advice on a letter
from Mr Dundas of Rediffusion. I recommend that Mr Royle
should see him, but suggest that this meeting should also be
delayed until we get a reply from the Governor.
5 December 1972
De Bhut
A C Stuart
Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department
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