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submission of 29 May. If there are any problems
over this is there any way in which CAA could be
enabled in this particular case to give CPA the same
consideration as a UK-based airline? I do not know
whether this would require a direction from your
Secretary of State or whether it could be arranged
with
in
more informally agreement with the British airlines.
Although I recognise their opposition to CPA's entry
into the London route, I would have thought the British
be less suspicions of
her of airlines might prefer/CAA hearings te/direct negotiation
between your Department and the Hong Kong Government.
I should be glad if you would keep us informed
in particular if it seems unlikely that you will be able
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to find a way/which would satisfy the Hong Kong Government.
a fair hearing