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TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Dated 13th March 1940 - Received at 12.9 p.m. 13th March,
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No. 128.
CONFIDENTIAL.
53995/40
Your telegram No. 82 Confidential Port administration.
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Number 1 I agree grateful to formel.
Owen to undertake enquiry.
invitation to
(2) Terms of reference to investigate the whole question of harbour facilities organisation and administration at Hong Kong having regard to the existing system of
pier lsases which are due to expire in ten years time; in the light of physical economic and political conditions
to make recommendations for measures
by which the
and
port could in future be developed and controlled to best advantage of all persons and interests dependent on its services. Owen could if necessary be given a Commissionerle
powers to enable him to call for any evidence he might
require.
(3) I agree with Owen as to the position of
engineering experts and his appointment when required on
suitable terms without prior reference.
(4) I agree to postponement of Sir David's visit
till September and will meanwhile take steps to collect
written representations from interested parties.
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