13
28.
Our plans for developing the airport are now
advancing well. There is still a lot of work to do in
putting together our arrangements, and I would certainly be
happy to take a question or two on this particular
subject. The airport on its own is one of the most
exciting projects that we have on our books at the present
time, and there are ample openings for private sector
In this context, I am pleased to say that
has been
involvement.
British involvement in the varius consultancies has
and is continuing to be considerable.
29.
Hong Kong's increasingly cosmopolitan character is
nowhere more evident than in the services sector. In
particular, our location and communications, Our open
economic system, our absence of exchange controls and
comparatively light fiscal touch, have all contributed
the development of our financial.
our financial services.
closing I shall say a
say a few words
and our financial markets.
i
to
And so before
few words about our banking sector
/30.
Hong Kong