ANKARA YANga,
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DSR 11C
DRAFT OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S SPEECH FOR THE CASTLE
PEAK 'A' OPENING CEREMONY
It is entirely appropriate that my tour of the Far East
should conclude with a visit to Hong Kong, in itself a
unique model of energy and economic driving force in
the region. I am very pleased, therefore, to participate
in Hong Kong's progress by performing the opening
ceremony of this major project.
Castle Peak Power Station is an impressive illustration of
the blending of British and Hong Kong skill, technology
and enterprise. It shows our co-operation at its best
and is a testament to the ability, drive and determination
of all those involved in it. I am particularly delighted
that it provided an ideal opportunity for the British
Government and British industry to work together and
produce a complete package for a project contributing to
Hong Kong's continued expansion and development.
There are two aspects which deserve special mention.
The first is the excellent working relationship that has
been established between China Light and Power and the
British companies involved. This relationship has enabled
any problems during construction to be resolved quickly
and satisfactorily.
The second is the commissioning of the first unit in
record time
If
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less than 4 years after work began.
all undertakings in the world could be carried out in such
a spirit of co-operation and with such a sense of purpose
and with such determination many of the problems facing
us all would soon be overcome.
I wish to pay a special tribute to my friend Lord Kadoorie
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