(e)
It is accepted that the Hong Kong
Government's views will not be over-
ridden on the grounds only of opinion
as to what is in Hong Kong's best interests, and that Mrdil In the
H.M.G. will explain
course of the consultations/provide
fully to
the Hong Kong Government with the "the reasons for adopting the holey it- evidence to support its view that the proposes.
áetion proposed is in nong mei
interests.
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.
தி. When H.M.G. either
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(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 it will offer appropriate compensation vo
any remedial measures are appropriate.
In the course of any commercial negotiations Where a U.K. representative participates.
between the Hong Kong Govemment and a thund party
in international negotiations in which Hong The U.K. represent atwas participating shared do Kong is engaged, his purpose will be to
will alive!
So in such
a imanner as not to
demonstrate 4. M. Als support and concern for
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