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disclose the main considerations that the CTB account. We shall explain in general terms how to meet HKG's requirements; and why the Anglo-Japanese rather than the HK International Consortium should be awarded the contract. We are conscious of the need to
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We will be informing the tenderers of CTB's decision first thing on 7 May. We have also arranged briefing sessions with the Airport Consultative Committee, Finance Committee and the Press on 7 May. A draft press statement will also issue to explain in full the decision of the CTB (attached at Annex B).
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the above information on а confidential basis because the announcement is not due to be made until 7 May. In line with the usual spirit of co-operation discussions оп the Airport Core Programme, we would like to alert you to developments at the earliest opportunity.
You may wish to inform your authorities in Peking and London. But because of the
commercial sensitivity, I would be grateful if you would ensure that the confidentiality of the information is preserved until the public announcement is made.
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