CONFIDENTIAL
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Subject
13. Hong Kong
Tramways
(CR 5/5591/73)
Purpose
To consider the continued operation of HKT services until the opening of the MTR Island Line..
Progress Made & Present Position
(a) The Governor-in-Council approved
in principle to the proposals for
(i) amending legislation;
14. China Ferries
(CR 23/5591/79)
To consider applications for new services and st facilities to cope with, the increasing demand of services to China.
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(ii)
an agreement for the operation of the tramvay until end 1986;
Next Quarter Targets
(a)
Finalise legislative proposals.
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(iii)
a land exchange of the Sharp Street depot site for a site adjacent to KPP54.
(b) The companies contesting KVG's title to the Sharp Street site withdrew their court action in late July, and came to a settlement. Negotiations with KWG over the land exchange can
now resume.
(a) Hong Kong Zhuhai Jetcat Service:
There is no objection in principle to the introduction of this service.
(b) Tai Kok Tsui Ferry Pier:
Agreement reached with HYT.
(b)
Finalise a tramways agreement.
(c) Pursue negotiations
KIG.
Monitor progress.
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