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VISIT OF LORD GLENARTHUR TO HONG KONG: 29 JUNE-1 JULY 1988

BRIEF NO 16: DAYA BAY NUCLEAR POWER STATION

Objectives

1. To respond demonstrate sympathy with any concerns expressed in

Hong Kong about safety at Daya Bay.

Points to make

[General use if raised]

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Well aware of concerns in Hong Kong about safety at Daya Bay. These concerns have been relayed to Chinese authorities on several

occasions.

Hong Kong Government making every effort to develop appropriate

contingency plan.

Copies of UKAEA contingency planning report have been passed to Chinese authorities and Joint Venture Company. Hong Kong Government

will take up with them matters which need joint action. Sure this

is right course.

Confident Joint Venture Company are committed to ensuring construction, operation and management of the plant will be carried out to highest possible safety standards.

Encouraged by remarks of Emmerson, IAEA, on recent visit - Kong's contingency planning consistent with IAEA guidance.

[If pressed] We in UK live a similar distance from nuclear power stations of same type in northern France.

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