spelled out what degree of help they would expect after
agreements have been separated.
They plan a general review of
ETOS in the near future. But unless there are plans to move
away from the current structure, it seems probable they will
continue to look to Posts at least for specialist air services
advice.
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4.
Given the absence of hard and fast rules, we are reluctant
to suggest any for Washington. Our general view is that the
level of involvement by Posts should be substantially less
post separation. Bearing in mind HKG's comments, we would
expect a reasonable level of assistance to consist only of the
provision of specialist advice on matters which impact on
HK/US air services, and which the ETO could not reasonably be
expected to have picked up. The degree and quantity of
assistance you provide needs also to be related to your
available resources. Against all this, you must bear in mind
the principle that Hong Kong remains a Dependent Territory
until July 1997, and is entitled to the support of the FCO
diplomatic network.
We suggest that it may be best for you to come to your own
arrangement with the Washington ETO, so that lines of
responsibility are clearer.
5.
SJ Lovett
Aviation and Maritime Department
CC: Mr Glass, IAIC, DOT
Mr Bunten, HKD