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DRAFT OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S SPEECH FOR THE CASTLE PEAK 'A' OPENING

CEREMONY

I was delighted to receive a letter in December from my friend,

Lord Kadoorie inviting me to perform this opening ceremony. I must

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say how much I have been looking forward to my Far Eastern tour and

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in particular to re-visiting Hong Kong, following my last memorable

visit here in 1977-

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I am particularly pleased to have been asked to open such a large

and important project, and one to which the United Kingdom has been

able to contribute so significantly.

When

When Lord Kadoorie

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approached my predecessor, -Mr Callaghan in 1977

asking whether the United Kingdom could supply this 4 x 350 megawatt

A power station, the UK Government immediately and enthusiastically

undertook to draw together some of the strongest companies in the

United Kingdom, and to present a complete package of proposals to the

fa China Light and Power Company.

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work together on a project which would make a major contribution to

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But let me say this. It would not have come about without the drive

and vision of Lord Kadoorie. Or without the confidence and support

of the China Light and Power Company and the Exxon Corporation.

greatly appreciate the efforts they all have made to strengthen the UK's

industrial links with Hong Kong.

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