in meetings at which non-cotton textiles are discussed. I think the change should come into effect with as little publicity as possible. I propose, therefore, that the
new arrangements be explained to the Secretary General of GATT informally and that other
interested parties be told only when Her Majesty's Government think it necessary to dissociate the Uniteû Kingdom from Hong Kong policy.
ENDS.
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