6.
7.
8.
(e)
Government in its own words, if it
should
so wishes, shall be placed before the
Ministers concerned.
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In the course of any consultations,
H.M.G. will explain fully to the Hong
Kong Government the reasons for
adopting thepolicy it proposes.
In matters of H.M.G's external commercial
relations, where it is proposed to follow
policies which may directly or indirectly
affect Hong Kong's interests, the Hong Kong
Government will be kept informed of H.M.G's
intentions, and will be given the
opportunity for such consultations and
representations as may be necessary to
ensure that its views and interests are
fully taken into account.
When H.M. G. either -
(a) determines that Hong Kong's views and
interests must be over-ridden in favour
of a superior U.K. interest, or
(b) is unable, for reasons of U.K. policy,
adequately to defend Hong Kong against
action by other countries which is
damaging to Hong Kong's trading interests,
H.M.G. and the Hong Kong Government will
consider whether any remedial measures are
appropriate.
commerial
In the course of any trade negotiations
between the Hong Kong Government and a
the
third party, any U.K. representatives
participating should do so in such a manner
as not to impair Hong Kong's appearance of
practical authority in commercial relations
matters.
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