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11 Decemberto Mr Benjamin contains this project w

which is virtually Hong Kong Executive Council.

Mr March's letter of useful advance information on certain to be confirmed by The opportunities for British industry include

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a) Major bored tunnelling contracts;

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b) Major development schemes (involving both civil

engineering and construction);

c) Rolling stock. Here paragraph 5 suggests that Metro Cammell will have a very good chance;

d) Rectifiers;

e) Signalling.

Here there are problem because the MTR appear disillusioned with Westinghouse Brake and Signal.

Finance information is given in paragraph 7 of the letter. The project might be managed without international loans but ECGD credit will, of course, be required.

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We will keep in touch with the PEP Division of the DOI

15 December 1980

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