[HKIAFI]
CONFIDENTIAL
MR RENTON'S VISIT TO HONG KONG (27
15.
AIR SERVICES
POINTS TO MAKE IN PUBLIC
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31 OCTOBER 1985)
DEFENSIVE
1.
(UK/PRC Air Service Talks) New round of
of talks with Chinese
will take place shortly. We hope for early
agreement which
will provide a fair deal for Hong Kong interests. But not
wise to say more in anticipation of talks.
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2. (Dragonair) Cannot comment on specifics. Civil Aviation
matters in Hong Kong are primarily the responsibility of the
Hong Kong Government and the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department.
3.
(Unscrambling ASAS) A process that will need to be completed before 1997. But 12 years till then.
POINTS TO MAKE TO HKG OFFICIALS
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DEFENSIVE
4.
(UK/PRC Talks) Recognise importance of getting a fair
deal for CPA on routes to mainland.
5.
(Unscrambling ASAs) Important to have all UK/Second Country ASAS affecting Hong Kong unscrambled in course of next
few years to
smooth ensure
transition in 1997.
of UK will
course lend full support. Difficulty raised by Australians annoying, but hope we can convince them to agree to negotiate separate Hong Kong/Australia ASA.
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