TNAG-1498-FCO40-2056-Guangdong-nuclear-power-station-project-at-Daya-Bay-safety-c-1986 — Page 33

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DATE: 27-June 19

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HONG KONG: NUCLEAR SAFETY

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Sir W Harding

Mr Goodall

Mr Slater

Dr Wilson

Mr Masefield, FED

Mr Gordon, NED

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1.

Since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster there has been

mounting concern in Hong Kong about the planned

construction of a nuclear power station in Guangdong province at Daya Bay, about 40 miles from the centre of the

territory. The Secretary of State will recall that the

matter was raised with the Chinese during Hu Yaobang's visit. They gave private and public reassurances which

were helpful, but on very general lines.

2.

Anxiety in Hong Kong has continued to mount. It has

found expression in the media, meetings and petitions. UMELCO members, in danger of being out-flanked by public opinion, have taken an increasingly activist and critical

stance. They have now asked for an adjournment debate on

Daya Bay in LEGCO on 16 July:

July: at least one member would

have preferred a debate on a motion that the Hong Kong Government should withhold assistance to the project unless it was moved far enough away to allow an "escape route" the people of Hong Kong.

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