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Memorandum of Understanding on Airport and Related Questions

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the main newcasts in the electronic media seid that Omelco members generally reacted favourably to the Sino-British agreement on th airport project. Jimny McGregor said in the circumstances no bette: deal could have been done. He said the airporf project was now underway that was of vital importance to HK.

Martio Barrow, of the MX Tourist Association, told R-3 from his home in England, that he was pleased with the agrement. He said that it was good for HK and for couriam.

Maria Te said she was pleased. John Swaine described it as "the best deal HX cau get“.

Iam Yiu-chung said he was happy with the agreement.

Dr Leong Che-hung said that with the deal, HK would have to give up some of its autonomy.

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Baroness Dunn said she was glad about the agreement. It was a sensible and practical agreement, she said.

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