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9.
Hong Kong would require the authority of HMG to negotiate a
voluntary restraint agreement with the US. In view of what we and
Hong Kong now know, in confidence, of the likely attitude of the U.S.
at such negotiations, Hong Kong is less keen than formerly to
approach the Americans. In the meantime the Japanese continue to
refuse to accede to U.S. requests for comprehensive long-term restrain
Defensive Speaking Note:
10. HMG's Attitude to the Mills Bill
This subject does not strictly fall within my province; but
nevertheless, I should like to make it clear that the U.K. Government
shares Hong Kong's concern at protectionist developments in the U.S.A.
The effect on the economy of Hong Kong of Britain's entry to the
Common Market.
11. /Please see brief prepared by European Integration Department./
The effect of the proposed import quotas on textiles by the United
States.
12. HMG are naturally concerned about the possible adverse effects
of the proposed United States Trade Bill on the economies of Hong
Kong and other interested parties.
Commodities Department,
Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
7 September, 1970
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