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situation; both Washington and New York are served by three
airports each all in close proximity to each other. The
only technical problem which is, in our case, currently
under discussion, is the need for airports in such close
proximity to co-ordinate the management of the use of
airspace as closely as possible to optimise the capacity of
all the airports concerned.
14.
One
Sir, Hong Kong s achievement as the world's 11th
largest trading entity has not come about by accident.
crucial element contributing to our success has been the
fruitful partnership developed over many years between the
Government and the private sector in ensuring that our
transport and communication systems remain one of the best
in the
world.
expertise in
We have considerable experience and
infrastructural development and our record is
We do not have a reputation of tying up
facilities that lie idle because the
second to none.
scarce resources
in
there.
demand is not
If anything we have sometimes been
criticised for lagging behind demand. The airport project
has been well researched Over many years. We must not
allow indecision or further studies to become part of the
problem rather than help to bring about action. We have
made a decision that Hong Kong needs a new airport and that
should be built at Chek Lap Kok. We believe that
decisions are generally supported by the community as
this
these
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