CO129-502-4 Acquisition of Kai Tak for an aerodrome- provision of funds 11-1-1927 - 12-5-1927 — Page 91

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approached with a view to discussing the general question of the establishment of aerodromes in the areas covered by the Washington Treaty and, in particular, the question of

constructing an aerodrome at Hong Kong.

(iii) That owing to the prolonged boycott at Canton and its resultant effect on the financial position of

Hong Kong, conditions may have changed since the above mentioned proposals were put forward, and accordingly they recommend that the Colonial Office be requested to obtain further information from the Governor with regard

to the financial aspects of the scheme.

(iv) Thatthe formation of a local police air unit, being less urgent, should be postponed for further investigation by the Sub-Committee on the composition and organisation of local forces when that body deals with the local forces of Hong Kong.

3. The Secretary of State for Air shortly afterwards circulated to the Committee of Imperial Defence a Memorandum by the Air Staff drawing attention to the need

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4. After consideration of these Memoranda the

Committee of Imperial Defence on the 25th November 1926, reached the following conclusion:-

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That a telegram should be sent to the Governor of Hong Kong stating that great importance is attached to the establishment of an aerodrome, and asking him to give

an estimate of the cost, and to state what steps can, in his opinion, be taken (by acquiring an option on the land or otherwise) to ensure that the Kai Tak reclamation area shall be readily available when the moment arrives for

constructing an aerodrome.

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