real problem: that is rather the requirement upon Britain
to harmonise its practices with EEC. Accordingly Hong Kong's
safeguard must come from our work in their interests within
the EEC, rather than from the exercise of their GATT rights.
12. As to Hong Kong's GATT status after entry, the
alternative possibilities open to them are as identified
above.
They must be the judge of which of these alternatives
is the most satisfactory to them.
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CRE1
Department
! and Industry.
of Trade
20 November, 1970
November,
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