TNAG-2416-FCO40-3518-Hong-Kong-cemeteries-1992 — Page 5

The rights of the Authority to re-enter such-lând and use it for another purpose is common to such Authorities all over the world including Great Britain. In respect of Hong Kong the test would be "for a public purpose" and there is nothing on the horizon at the moment. Chinese cultural sensibilities regarding the dead would in practical terms lead to a second test - "overriding" public need.

I would suggest you base your reply on the second part of your para. 2.

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If I can be of further assistance do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Sum

بمطارید

(R. N. Murby)

for Director of Urban Services

c.c.

DPS/GH (Attn.: Ms. Anne Shephard)

SCA

(Attn. Mr. Joshua Law)

DIC(Home)

CSO

(Attn.: Mr. Stanley Wong)

RNM/jc