will probably be advanced only for tactical reasons,
5.
It is likely that the Americans will argue that the voluntary rastraint arrangements with Norway, Sweden, West Germany, and Canada have acneeded, as far as Hong Kong is concerned, the principle of restraint on non-cotton textiles, So far as we can judge, the only possible line of reply for you is that these were all very special cases and if the United States can show in respect of particular textile products that they have similar cases, both the Hong Kong and British Governmenta would be prepared to consider then without commitment.
6. In order to demonstrate our moral support for Hong Kong and oùr keen interest in the subject, we would propose to send a representative from London to be present during your conversations with Kr. Stans, but would naturally leave to you the exposition of Hong Kong's case and interests.
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