TNAG-0674-FCO40-823-Policy-on-supply-of-land-in-Hong-Kong-1977 — Page 19

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INFO ROUTINE PEKING MODUK (DS6)

FROM HKGD. PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION: MR COSTAIN MP,

1. MR A P COSTAIN MP (CONSERVATIVE

(CONSERVATIVE - FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE) HAS PUT DOWN THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE:-

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WHAT STEPS ARE BEING TAKEN TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY

OF LAND IN HONG KONG UNQUOTE.

2. GRATEFUL FOR COMMENTS/ADVICE ON REPLY TO BE GIVEN TO MR COSTAIN'S QUESTION BY 1399392.

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