but also about the growth of your industry and the competition
which it offers. I am glad to say that the tendency of these
questions is not all on the side of protectionism and that there
is also recognition that Hong Kong, as well as Lancashire,
mæt be given a fair deal.
14. In British centres of finance and commerce, of course,
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Hong Kong's reputation is second to none. There is also growing
awareness among the public in the United Kingdom of Hong Kong and
its position. Of course your proposed services and you are
wise to use them - have a good start in the most photogenic city
harbour
5.
in the world.
We in the British Government will continue to do our best
to help you.
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
the impressions I have already had from innumerable people who
have told me about your affairs. We pay you the compliment of
believing you well able to manage your own affairs within the
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
This is the only
achievements to its credit in this field.
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