PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
For Use Only After Hong Kong Government Announcement at
0500 BST 7 MAY
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AWARD OF THE MAIN BRIDGE CONTRACT, NEW HONG KONG AIRPORT
- We welcome the good news that the Anglo-Japanese
Consortium including Trafalgar House and Costains have won
the contract to build the Tsing-ma Bridge for the new
Hong Kong Airport.
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These two British Companies have enormous experience in
building large bridges. They won the project against fierce competition in a fair fight.
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Hong Kong needs the new airport to ensure that it remains
a dynamic regional centre. The British and Chinese
Governments are committed to cooperating so that the
construction of the airport can go ahead with all speed.
are very pleased that British industry will be closely
involved.
We
(DEFENSIVE)
Q1. Has the British Government influenced in any way the
award of this contract to the AJC?
Al. No. This was a decision by the Hong Kong
Government. The British Government played no part in the
award of this contract. We were not consulted nor
involved.
Q2.
Did the Governor of Hong Kong, during his recent visit
to the UK, give you advance notice?
A2. No. The Governor discussed progress of the new
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