CO129-502-5 Acquisition of Kai Tak for an aerodrome- financial arrangements 23-5-1927 - 27-10-1927 — Page 20

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sufficient space available if they are required at some future

date.

6.

The air Council would propose to obtain explicit

undertakings from the Hong Kong Government:

7.

~ (a)

(b)

(c)

That the layout and development of the aerodrome should be approved by the Air Kinistry;

that it should be made available without rent or other charges (other than necessary caintenance) for the accommodation of any air units which may in the future be stationed there;

that the Air Winistry shall decide what portion of the site can be disposed of.

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I am to point out that the depression of trade which

affects the ability of the Hong Kong Government to contribute

to the cost of the undertaking also wakes it possible for the

site to be acquired for a lower price than would be possible

if the acquisition were deferred until after a revival in trade.

I am accoringly to request that you will move the Lords

Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury to sanction in

principle the proposed contribution of £178,000 from Air Votes

towards the acquisition and levelling of Kai Tak aerodrome.

A copy of this letter has been sent to the Colonial

office.

I am.

ir,

Your oboulent Veryant,

Cg A WEBSTER

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