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(i)

(ii)

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Negotiations with governments whose territories lie

within the accepted regional area as defined in

paragraph 11 above. In these talks it is considered

that endeavour must be made to obtain for CPA : (a) equal treatment with the foreign carrier on

third and fourth freedom sectors;

(b) fifth freedom rights from the foreign governments

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or equivalent value to those granted by HMG to

foreign carriers into and out of Hong Kong on

regional routes.

Negotiations with governments whose territories lie

outside the regional area. It is considored that the policy, subject to paragraph 15 below, should be not

to grant to foreign operators fifth freedom rights

into or out of Hong Kong, in respect of sectora on

which an adequate service is, or will shortly be

operated by CPA.

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It is appreciated that the above principles may have to be modi-

fied to some extent when the imperial interests of BOAC conflict with those

of the regional carrier, but such modifications should not be entirely to

the detriment of CPA. It is in these cases that full discussion and agree-

ment between the British negotiators and the Hong Kong representatives is

of paramount importance.

16.

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The position of the Hong Kong representative (normally the Director of Civil Aviation) vis a vis the British delegation as a whole, at air

services negotiations, is one of some difficulty, and clarification of his

status, and right to be heard appears desirable. This is particularly the

case when Her Majesty's Government is negotiating on behalf of both BCAC

and CPA and has to take into consideration the interests of both, although

thescmay be conflicting. In such circumstances, it is suggested that

certain guide lines should be laid down, within which the delegation as a

whole should work.

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