CO129-520-7 Public Utility companies- acquisition by foreign groups 4-12-1929 - 26-1-1930 — Page 147

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TELEGRAM from the Secretary of State forthe Colonies

tothe Governor of Hong Kong.

(Sent 3.30 p.m. 4th June, 1930)

No. 24.

Your telegram of the 31st May No. 42 China Light and Power Company. I approve, but you should

consider whether you cannot arrange to obtain a

guarantee of British control of this public utility company in consideration of the proposed concession.