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were technically and
economically viable would be
accepted. In confirming its intention to proceed with
the project the Chinese Government further emphasized that
it had taken, and would
would continue to take, all possible
ensure the safe construction and operation of
measures
the Daya Bay plant.
occasions.
Having regard
regard to its responsibilities for the
welfare and well-being of the people of Hong Kong, Her
Majesty's Government
Government conveyed the concerns expressed in
Hong Kong to the Chinese Government on several
Following discussions with the other
governments concerned in the project Her Majesty's
Government is confident that every effort will be made to
ensure that the construction, operation and management of
the Daya Bay plant will be carried out to the highest
possible safety standards.
The contracts with the British and French
companies supplying equipment for the plant, and the
related loan agreements, were signed in Peking on 23
September. Since then attention in Hong Kong has
focussed more on the safety and tariff aspects which were
debated again in the Legislative Council on 15 October.
On this occasion the Council passed a motion requesting
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