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will be calling on Mr Royle at 3.30 pm on 7 September, and the

Minister may therefore wish to refresh his memory on the

subject. I accordingly attach my submission of 19 July,

together with memoranda supplied by Rediffusion.

2. We have so far only had an interim reply from Hong Kong

(telegram No 675). This indicated that TVB were strongly

opposed to proposals that they should share their transmission

sites with the new licensees. In this telegram the Governor

also asked if we could arrange for a visit to Hong Kong by a

BBC engineer, who might be able to say authoritatively that

the only solution was for TVB's sites to be shared.

Unfortunately the BBC said that no engineer was available

to visit Hong Kong. They also said that, whilst co-siting

of transmitters was desirable, it was not absolutely

essential.

Hong Kong was so informed (FCO telegram No 648).

3. It is relevant that Nigel Watt, who returns to Hong

Kong on 6 September, has been appointed Commissioner for

Television and Films, and is to devote his full time to

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