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3.

First, the frequency spectrum available for

Hong Kong's use is narrower than was originally envisaged.

In drawing up a frequency allocation plan the Government

has thus had to take particular care to ensure both that

this limited resource is used efficiently and that our plan

does not interfere with the plans of neighbouring territories.

This has proved complicated.

4.

Secondly, the Government has had to ensure that

the large number of new transmitters and frequencies required

would in no way interfere with the critical Aeronautical

Communications services.

5.

Thirdly, it is clearly desirable that any plan

devised should minimise expensive replacement or modification

to existing installations and equipment.

6.

I am happy to say that a plan has now been devised

which meets these constraints and we will shortly seek the

Executive Council's formal endorsement of the proposals.

Implementation must be phased over several years and, at least

as regards R.T.H.K., will be subject to the availability of

funds. However, detailed proposals are currently under

discussion with Finance Branch and it is hoped to place these

before the Finance Committee of this Council during the

current session.