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In his minute of the 12th May (amplified by that of the 17th May; Mr. Rees Williams asked for information on points connected with Hong Kong's water supply. They were referred to the Governor whose reply is at 7. the questions with the answers.
1. What would be the effect on the island if supplies from the main land were
cut off (a) on the present population - and (b) on any substantial increase caused by an influx of refugees?
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At worst time I year there wires be Suppiest reservon onislead & The present population on the 10172 could be supplied with 10 gallons per head for 44 days. In feet however on tichsweet. Kowloon could only have 3 gallons per head from the island.
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2. What would be the effect on the present supplies of a large influx of refugees.
3. Has any enquiry been made as to the possibility
of erecting emergency filtration, or salt ex- traction plant (i.e. obtaining drinking water from sea water)?
It is not possible to restrict the water available solely for drinking purposes. It is only possible to restrict the hours of supply for all purposes (with corresponding in- crease in fire danger).
The Governor is advised that salt extraction is not feasible.
On this third question I pass the paper
through Mediterranean Department in case they care
to comment on the Gibraltar experiment in connection with para. 2 of 7.c
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