TNAG-0856-FCO40-1066-Construction-of-underground-railway-system-in-Hong-Kong-1979 — Page 118

Thirdly, you suggested that there should be a fair

The existing Lands It is Tribunal does appear to meet these criteria. presided over by a member of the Judiciary, and its members are drawn from a panel consisting largely of chartered surveyors in private practice, with many years experience of conditions in Hong Kong.

and independent Lands Tribunal.

Your final point was that the Hong Kong Government should offer to the owner-occupier flats similar to their

This is simply present flats for purchase at 1978 prices.

not possible under the law, which clearly stipulates the

And it would be unfair compensation which is payable.

to those who have already accepted compensation if those

better terms were now who have been holding out for

to be treated differently.

I

enclose a note setting out the compensation terms available to those in the Sai Lau Kok buildings whose properties have been resumed.

I am writing in identical terms

identical terms to your three colleagues. he will If Mr Blaker has anything he wishes to add personally, write to you again at the end of the month.

Your

einado,

Esten A- Mano

C A Munro

PS/Mr Blaker