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The airport itself might be a better possibility depending on how the present round of talks go. Singaporeans might be prepared to make comparisons which showed our plans in a comparable light to theirs, or to point out the inadequacy of Kai Tak against Changi? Another subject might be the complementary nature of Hong Kong and Singapore as regional centres, and their interest in seeing Hong Kong remain successful, as shown by their inclusion of a delayed action factor in their grant of nationality to Hong Kong people.
As to keeping the Singaporeans briefed on Hong Kong matters, the regular telegram sent out following JLG meetings was a practice instituted because of Singaporean interest. Their Commission here also do a fairly good job of following issues. They keep in close touch with us on political questions and the China relationship. I had a good talk with B.G. Lee Hsien Loong when he was here last week. I would be happy for them to be fed with more information, perhaps as a prelude to stirring them into action. How far this gets us will of course depend on their response. They will be cautious if they feel we are leaning on them too much.
Governor
Mr. Alan Paul
Hong Kong Department
Foreign & Commonwealth Office London
c.c. Mr. G.A. Duggan, Singapore
Mr. G.H. Fry, Tokyo
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