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4.
On the new airport project, DIS said that
press comments were not positive. There were worries about cost overrun and the media was suspicious of HKG favouritism towards British PAA then briefed the meeting on the PR in relation to the airport project for
companies. arrangements
the week.
5.
airport
Regarding project
the motion debate on the scheduled for the sitting on 13 May,
CS said that the motion might not need to come to a vote. On the FC meeting scheduled for 15 May, CS said that we needed quick legal advice as to whether the Korean consortium should be invited to attend the meeting.
6.
In reply to CS, DIS said that the stationing of Chinese public security liaison official(s) in HK was generally accepted by the community. D of Admin said that we should make it clear to the public the ground rules of this arrangement. IC said that we had put out a press
statement on this.
Events of the Week
7.
SCS said that the special pay rise for JPOS would be another big story.
8.
The meeting noted that UDHK did not carry out any
fund-raising activities on 10 May but intended to use loud-hailers to mobilize support in the next few weekends. Aq SCA said that the loud-hailers might be used in facilitating the sale of raffle tickets.
9.
The meeting noted that an agreement would be reached with Vietnam on ORP II on 12 May.
Visitors
10.
Aq DPA said that Guangdong would visit HK on 16-18 May.
the Governor of
New Governor
11.
The meeting noted the submissions from CNTA and CSB regarding the proposed programme for the new Governor. CS said that the new Governor would need to get a good feel about the major Theme visits would be particularly with particular sections/ community should also be
fabric of HK.
useful.
industries
considered.
Lunches
of
the
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