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DAYA BAY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

1.

Concern in Hong Kong

We are well aware of the concerns that have been expressed in

Hong Kong about the construction of the plant. We have reflected these concerns very fully to the Chinese Government. They have

assured us that in the design and construction of the plant the

utmost attention is being paid to safety considerations.

2.

Construction Error

An error in the construction of Daya Bay nuclear power plant was

discovered in September 1987. The Hong Kong Government received a

full report on the error from the Guangdong Nuclear Power Joint Ventre Company. Having considered the report, the Hong Kong

Government are satisfied that the proposed remedy will restore the

integrity of the plant to an equivalent of the original specifications.

3. Quality Control Improvements

I understand that improvements have been made to the quality

control arrangements at Daya Bay to avoid construction errors in the future. Both the contractor and the Joint Venture Company will

ensure that 100% checks are made on all work being undertaken to

that it is in compliance with the approved design.

4.

Contingency Plans

The Hong Kong Government are preparing contingency plans in the

event of problems after the Daya Bay nuclear power plant has been

commissioned. They have recently received a report on the subject

from the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The main thrust of the report

is that no evacuation plan is necessary.

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