CO129-617-7 Development- possible implementation of CD and W Committee recommendations 18-2-1948 - 12-10-1948 — Page 42

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the application.

7. I enclose a memorandum commenting on the remainder of

the proposals, to which I shall be prepared to give

further consideration on the receipt of your views on

these comments.

8. In conclusion, I would take this opportunity to refer

to the reclamation schemes which formed the subject of

telegraphic correspondence, concluding to date with my

telegram No.624 of the 4th June, in which I informed you

that finance for these projects could not be provided

under the Colonial Development and Welfare Vote. The

opportunity has been taken of a preliminary discussion

of these proposals with the Financial Secretary.

looking further into possible alternative means of

financing these schemes. I realise that an early

decision is required if use is to be made of plant, etc.,

at present in Hong Kong, and I will address you further

on this matter as soon as possible.

I have, etc.

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