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9.
CONFIDENTIAL
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of such textiles treats imports
from Hong Kong following restraints
conceded by Hong Kong. Her Majesty's
Government will, of course, act in
respect of Hong Kong only in accordance
with their normal liberal trading
policies and GATT principles.
Because of Her Majesty's Government's
responsibility for Hong Kong's international
trading relations, the Government of Hong
Kong will have to keep Her Majesty's
Government informed about what they are doing.
I rely on you also to keep me informed of
matters affecting the conduct of separate
negotiations by Hong Kong. Moreover, the
constitutional position being what it is,
Her Majesty's Government must reserve their
rights in respect of any action the Government
of Hong Kong may propose to take within the
terms of this delegation of authority. But
Her Majesty's Government will not normally
expect to intervene, and if on occasion it
is proposed that a policy with which the
Government of Hong Kong disagree should
be followed by Hong Kong the rights of Her
Majesty's Government will be exercised only
after the views and advice of the Government
of Hong Kong in a form of words agreed with
the Governor have been considered at
ministerial level. Apart from that, Her
Majesty's Government will continue to keep
in the closest possible touch with the
Government of Hong Kong and will be ready
in appropriate circumstances to support the
Government of Hong Kong where they seek help
to secure their rights under international
agreements.
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