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DRAFT OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S SPEECH FOR THE CASTLE

PEAK 'A' OPENING CEREMONY

I am particularling delighted that its

provided an ideal oppertunity

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

for the likely Government Hong Kong's progress by performing the opening ceremony and British Indatiyer to

work together and

of this major project.

produce a completed package for

project

contributing to Ame Kone's continued

exportion and.

development

Castle Peak Power Station is an impressive illustration o

the blending of British and Hong Kong skill, technology

and enterprise. It shows our cooperation at its best

and is a testament to the ability, drive and

determination of all those involved in it.

This

májer achieve. ment will stand

as

a

record to the

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 enable

any problems during construction to be resolved quickly

and satisfactorily.

[winin has already been mentioned by my friend Load Kadooric].

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The second the commissioning of the first unit in

record time,

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ey less than 4 years after work bexan.

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all undertakings in the world could be carried out in t

ability of UK industry) a spirit of cooperation and with such a sense of purpact

and the succesful

partnership established with CLP.

and with such determination many of the problems frestiá

us all would soon be overcomer

I wish to pay a special tribute to friend Lord Endoori

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