CODE 18-77
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in Hong Kong with a visiting team of officials. Hong Kong have agreed that BNSC should vet their proposed
procedures before they are put into practice. BNSC will consequently be in a position to ensure consistency of treatment between applicants in UK and Hong Kong.
CONCLUSION
We have instructed the FCO legal adviser to proceed with a draft Order applying the Act to Hong Kong in the way
We are satisfied requested by the Hong Kong authorities. that the arrangements proposed for licensing ASIASAT and for setting up subsequent licensing procedures in Hong Kong will enable us to ensure that arrangements for implementing the Outer Space Act in Hong Kong give HMG the same protection as that afforded by the Act for space activities arising in UK itself. However, I thought you would wish to be aware of the transfer of powers to the Governor of Hong Kong which is involved.
Kenkali
(KEN INGLIS)
CM7AAG
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