B.E. BEIJING CRYPTEK
TUE 09 NOV 93 16:28
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safety, so that they can counter promptly any rumours that may be triggered by minor plant incidents.
We hope that it will
be possible for the Guangdong side to take more account of this problem in future discussions.
4.
We contime to We are concerned that
As you will know, the Guangdong side have proposed that communications for all situations other than off-site emergencies should be made through the NCNA. prefer direct communications links. despite the best intentions of those involved, indirect communication could in practice seriously affect the speed and
It would also cast accuracy of the information exchanged.
doubt in the minds of the public about the reliability of the arrangements. We hope that the Guangdong side will be able to reconsider their proposal on this question.
5.
Second, on the question of off-site incidents, we disappointed that, despite the signature on 22 September of the Memorandum of Understanding, the Guangdong side have said they are not yet able to discuss the implementation of the technical arrangements, on the grounds that they must first await the conclusion of the discussions on on-site issues and then seek the endorsement of the Central authorities.
6. We believe that the implementation of some of the arrangements is urgent; and they must be put into place before the plant is commissioned. We hope that you will be able to authorise the Guangdong Authorities to discuss the implementation of the technical arrangements with the Hong Kong side without waiting for agreement on the on-site issues.
7. We very much hope that the next meeting on 25/26 November will be successful. We should greatly appreciate any help you can give to this end.
Yours sincerely,
N J Cox
Counsellor