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recognize that Hong Kong is undoubtedly
better placed than most. In other words it is
a question of priorities.
It is this fact, and this fact alone,
which makes it extremely difficult for us to
give you the financial assistance which you
occasionally seek. We have every confidence
in your future.
The guaranteeing by E.C.G.D. of the loan
required to finance the Cross Harbour Tunnel is
an example of this.
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And, of course, we are still seeing
what we can do to help with the extension of the
runway at Kai Tak Airport.
already
However, as I have/ said above, direct
have
financial assistance from Britain should
not be the touchstone of our confidence in you.
There are many other ways in which we
can and do help, for example, by the sharing of
our expertise in many fields and providing
staff and expert advice over a wide range of
important social and educational projects.
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