Christian telegram to Hong Kong.
PRIORITY
CONFIDENTIAL
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No. 37 of 17/10
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For Aston from Claves-Smith.
Mass Transit Scheme. Your Christian 53 of 15 October.
I have informed Scott (GRC) and Wyatt (Costain) ac necessary.
However, we find it difficult to believe the report that the
Hong Kong Government would accept as valid a bid which was
defective in the two respects referred to in your para 4.
We re chocking thic,
You should know that Costains, Balfour Beattie, and Taranc
are now ready to put proposals to the Italians for 25 per cent
panticipation in the civil work on the basis of a fixed pricu.
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Am will be to get into a position to present an alternative
proposition to Hong Kong in the 30 days following an acceptance
or the Japancae bid as valid.
cc Mr Cotterill ECGD
Miss Lackey CRE
Mr Stuart FCO
Mr Hochfelder OFP