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The Governor and ExCo also plan to raise the construction of a nuclear power station at Daya Bay, close to Hong Kong, which has been the subject of intense political controversy in the territory. They will be seeking our assurance that our contacts with the Chinese and French Governments have satisfied us of the high priority to be given to safety in the construction and operation of the plant. The briefing covers this point in terms agreed with the other departments concerned.

When the Governor and Unofficials have called on No 10 in the past a statement has been issued after the meeting. We are discussing with the Governor the possible terms of such a statement, and I shall write to you again about this nearer the time of the meeting.

I am copying this letter and brief to Timothy Walker (DTI) and Geoff Dart (D/Energy).

C D Powell Esq

PS/10 Downing Street

Yours

абын

جسم aman

(R N Culshaw) Private Secretary

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