PRIME
MINISTER
10 Bowning Street Spitehall
ジー
I recall with pleasure our most useful meeting
in New York last October. In the course of our
talk then on some of the economic questions facing us, I stressed the importance which we attached to the inclusion of Hong Kong in the Japanese scheme of generalised preferences. I was very pleased therefore, when I saw your statement in the Diet on 23 March recognising Hong Kong's suitability as a
beneficiary.
I understand, however, that the list of "sensitive" Hong Kong exports, now under considera- tion in Tokyo, is giving rise to difficulties.
am sure that this should not prevent a worthwhile
offer to Hong Kong, and I very much hope that you
I
will find it possible to include Hong Kong and the
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