3.
to be done in association with local contractors for the supply
and control of labour.
7.
Discussion then moved to the concept of management
contracting which Mr Sallabank pointed out had been adopted by
The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation for the re-development
of the Bank's headquarters. Mr Chen seemed uncertain about its
application to the Hong Lung buildings which he described as
relatively straightforward in terms of design and construction.
There was also some inconclusive discussion on the cost saving
advantages of combining the work of tunnelling, station concourses
and above ground development.
8.
The Minister and delegates were grateful to Mr Chen for
sparing the time to come and talk to them. For his part, Mr Chen
invited the British contractors to feel free to approach him and
Mr Yin should they wish to elaborate on proposals they thought
might be of mutual benefit.
c.c.
A C G Lowry Esq
CRE4/2, DOT
P Morrice Esq
HK & General Department FCO
H Ellis-Rees Esq DOE
JTM/FJ
10 June 1981
JT Morrison
Trade Commissioner
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