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1.
DR JOHN MAREK HAS PUT DOWN THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN QUESTION FOR ANSWER ON ON 31
JANUARY:
''TO ASK IF THE SECRETARY OF STATE WILL TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT ANY NEW AIRPORT FOR HONG KONG WILL BE SERVED BY A RAIL LINK.
2. WE PROPOSE A REPLY AS FOLLOWS:
''THIS IS A MATTER FOR THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT. THEY HAVE MADE IT CLEAR THAT A RAIL LINK IS NECESSARY FOR AN AIRPORT OF THE SIZE CURRENTLY ENVISAGED. A STUDY IS IN HAND TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE SCOPE AND TARGET COMMISSIONING DATE OF THE RAIL LINK.''
3. GRATEFUL FOR ANY COMMENTS DESKBY 30093OZ.
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