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questions is not all on the side of protectionism and that there
is also recognition that Hong Kong, as well as Lancashire,
must be given a fair deal. - and you not remember that
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In British centres of finance and commerce, of course,
Hong Kong's reputation is second to none. There is also growing
awareness among the public in the United Kingdom of Hong Kong and
Of course your publicity services and you are
its position.
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We understand your problems and your aspirations
and through visits and reports we keep in close touch. This
visit of mine, short though it is, has greatly helped to confirm
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We pay you the compliment of
believing you well able to manage your own affairs within the
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limitations of your constitution This has always been the
tradition. I have only to look around me to see that it has
worked out pretty well. Our principal political concern is that
social progress should match your economic growth. This, I
know, is your Government's objective and it already has many
achievements to its credit in this field. This is the only
sound basis on which a thriving and industrious community
such as yours can be built.
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But I am also responsible for the external relations of
the United Kingdom and I want to speak to you about two of the
international developments which I consider among the most
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