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concerned about unproven equipment. It was noted however that
GEC could hever accept consequential loss.
Mr Brown then mentioned a discussion he had with an official
in the Hong Kong Government regarding its attitude to the
acceptance of power from Guangdong.
Approval would be given in principle although there were
misgivings about the intially higher tariffs - a problem of
which CLP and GPC were already aware. It was not the intention
of the Hong Kong Government to write a detailed critique of
the feasibility report.
Mr Stevens said that Westinghouse, in conjunction with Bechtel,
had written to the Secretary of State for Energy suggesting
that a joint venture arrangement be reached with NNC for exports,
initially to China, Finland and South Africa. Mr Manzie stressed
the importance of full consultation with all Departments before
SOS Energy replied; Mr Manzie also said that although the UK
programme was obviously important, an export strategy should be
given every consideration. He added that since the NNC had
no real capability in exports, a joint venture with Westinghouse
might well prove interesting. After some discussion, Mr Stevens
agreed to consult with other Departments before submitting a
response to his Secretary of State.
Mr Stevens
Mr Brown agreed to circulate a note of his meeting with
Nai Ling, and also discuss the ECGD how best to proceed on
the issue of guarantees and on a paper for EGC. Mr Ransom
Mr Brown
Mr Brown
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