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Kong standards, and it was essential for Hong Kong that it be viable. Hong Kong had to look for the best tenders on purely

commercial criteria. The DOT and the industries concerned

would have an opportunity to discuss points of detail with the MTA's chairman designate, Mr Thompson, during his visit to

London in May.

HONG KONG AND INDIAN OCEAN DEPARTMENT

15 APRIL 1975

DISTRIBUTION:

TRED

M Farry Esq, Overseas Finance and Projects Division, DOT Sir M MacLehose KCMG MBE (Personal)

ST Kidd Esq, Hong Kong Government Office.

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