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please the Chinese Government if HM opened the station
do
as we
not
not believe they would care one way or the other. However, the PUS has previously Commented that he i s entirely convinced by the Governor's arguments, and suggested that Mr Renton might discuss the matter with Sir E Youde during his brief visit to Hong Kong at the end January.
In the event, other matters look priority and the subject of Castle Peak B was not raised.
of
4.
DTI.
with
arrangement.
The compromise solution put forward by the Governor that the Duke of Edinburgh should officiate at the opening of the station would be acceptable to both the Department and
The latter also suspect that GEC would this
the
be
satisfied
a t
a
on 12
the
5.
Sir Edward Youde i s due to meet Lord Weinstock to be given in Sir Edward's honour by Mr Renton
PUS may wish to discuss the matter with
lunch February
The Governor beforehand.
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