15222 10:18
P.4/7
#68 2431 P.07
0:
Are you waiting for the Chinese
to request a next round of
meetings again?
My Galsworthy:
I have said to them that I hoped they will reflect on their a way forward at position because we find it very difficult to see this stage.
Q:
(Indistinct question about Chinese attitude on injecting money
into Airport Authority)
Mr Galsworthy:
Q:
No, they haven't
What kind of decision will you be taking if they cannot come Does it mean that the with proposals by the end of November? Does Government will be going at it alone?
Mr Galsworthy:
Let me be clear, the negotiation of this with the Chinese falls within my remit. Decisions on this project will be taken by the Hong to speculate Kong Government, and clearly it would be wrong for me what decisions they'll take.
Q:
But they will be taking a big decision?
Mr Galsworthy:
They'll have to take some decision before the end of November on the airport flight contact.
Q:
Excuse me sir, there will be another meeting of the Airport Committee, I would assume?
Mr Galsworthy:
None has been fixed at this stage.
Q:
But you see the need for more.....
Mr Galsworthy:
fixed.
Q:
getback?
Clearly. It's likely there will be more but none have been
How would you describe it? Is it a deadlock or
a complete
Mr Galsworthy:
Well, it is precisely what I've told you which is that the new ones of Chinese side rejected our proposals and put forward no their own. Whether you characterise that as a deadlock is up to you.
4
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.