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criticism which, coming at the wrong time,

might upset the whole project.

It is to be hoped the U.K. Government will

realise this and bear it in mind.

4. HongKong being a free port has no power

to protect its textile industry which accounts

for no less than 40 of the industrial load

of CLP/PEPCO:

5. Some methods by which the price quoted to CLP/PEPCO could be subsidized by HMG.

(a) Direct subsidy to the plant manufacturers. (b) Quoting a CIF price and absorbing part

of the Freight cost.

(c) Providing engineering development and

design services (including Civil Engineering)