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furters
[to
this
we shall be able to contribute
expansion.
It will clearly be to the
benefit of both sides to work for closer
relations and to allow more regular contacts
at all levels.
Effect on trade of the Suspension of regular British Cargo liner services to China were surepented in MARCH, 199What has beam the effect in trade of this
It is for shipowners to decide when
suspend or resume the services;
the detention of
although in
view of what has happened to British seamen
in Chinese ports, a certain reluctance to
take more risks would be understandable.
for the effect on trade, it is still too
early to tell.
annuw
per for
Defence Contribution (£5m / 1966-1971)
As
The amount of Hong Kong's future contri-
bution towards the upkeep of the garrison will
be considered when the existing Defence
Contribution Agreement (which expires in 1971
is renegotiated. There have of course be en
substantial rises in the costs of buildings,
materials, equipment, rates of pay and
similar iteme !
Review of the Powers and Functions of the Urban Council
I understand that the Hong Kong Government
have certain proposals under consideration
which the se
coc
shall tary of
tate will be interested
to see as soon as they are ready.
Scale of Social Services in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Government have allocated
40% of their revenue to social services,
including health and education, for the
financial year 1970/71. This is a
and
about
+
the
uncertainty post regulations
stet
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