CO129-613-3 Scheme for reclamation of southern shore of Deep Bay 4-9-1946 - 19-11-1947 — Page 16

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DRAFT. DESPATCH 276sir,

GOVERNOR,

HONG KONG.

Compisential

FURTHER ACTION.

Þarly. U.S. of S.

Secretary of State.

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31.21.9

I have, etc., to refer to paragraph 5 of your

confidential despatch No. 2 of the 4th September

on the subject or the reclamation of the Southern

shore of Deep Bay.

This project is mentioned in connection with

the need of a site for the resettlement of the

villagers who would necessarily be displaced if the

proposals for an air field at Deep Bay are carried

out. It has been suggested, however, that the

reclamation scheme might merit consideration,

I

irrespective of the decision on the airfield

for the original purpose of rice-growing.

understand that the proposal, when it was first

.put forward, before the war was rejected on grounds

of expense, but you may now wish to consider

whether it is a scheme suitable for financial

assistance under the Colonial Development and

Welfare Act.

I should be glad to have your views on this

suggestion in due course.

I am addressing you separately in regard to

the main subject of your despatch under reference.

I have, etc.,