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7.

Thereafter I think we must leave matters in the hands of

the DTI and the consortium. If they fail because one of the

other consortia makes a better offer, then we shall have time

for political representations before ExCo takes a decision in

May. But if all the consortia fail it may be more difficult

for us to find political arguments against going out to tender.

We may then have to concentrate both on joint tenders, with the

Japanese and/or the Europeans, and on ensuring that, whether

together or alone, we get a large share of the business.

27 February 1973

As

Copy to:

Mr Finlayson

Mr Kerr

FRD

Mr Keeble

EPD

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A C Stuart

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Department

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