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CONFIDENTIAL
UK OBJECTIVES
2. For the 1975 Scheme to see a substantial
improvement in the Scheme, particularly to the
benefit of the Asian countries covered by the
Joint Declaration of Intent. We want an easing
of some of the restrictive elements in the
scheme, more additions in the agricultural sector
and an improvement in the position of Hong Kong
whose textile and footwear exports have hitherto
been excluded from the Scheme. A statement on
Hong Kong is contained in the brief and for
presentational reasons in Hong Kong it is
desirable that this be made. We should also
seek to secure a commitment from the Community
that it would in future reviews of the GSP
continue to improve the Scheme to make it more
valuable for the poorer developing countries.
LINE TO TAKE
3. We welcome the improvements for the 1975
Scheme that have already been agreed at official
level. We are particularly pleased about the
agreement on the continued application in the UK
of zero tariffs on imports of jute and coir
products. We seek a positive solution to the
issues now before the Council. The United
Kingdom is committed to substantial improvements
in the Scheme largely as a means of improving the
situation for those developing countries,
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