Questions of local importance likely
to be put to the S. of S. in Hong Kong.
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Why has Britain not made a loan for the extension of the runway at
Kai Tak Airport to enable it to take jumbo jets.
Is Hong Kong likely to have to pay an increased contribution as a result of the Defence Agreement, now under review.
3. What stage has been reached in the introduction of a tariff on cotton
textiles instead of a quota system.
Who will be the next Governor of Hong Kong?
16. Does Britain intend to allow a greater local participation in the Government
of the Colony e.g. by granting greater powers to the Urban Council.
6. Question 5 could lead on to the subject of the appointment of an Ombudsman
which has strong support in certain sectors in Hong Kong.
7.
Is Mr. Stewart's Government satisfied with the scale of social services in Hong Kong. No proper social welfare, no old age pensions, inadequate industrial legislation; and recently approval has been given for women to work night-shifts.
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