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Question:
for instance what effect the American Trade Act will have
on you. We hope for the best, of course, and we shall
have absolutely no hesitation in bringing what influence
we can on, for instance the U.S., to interpret the Trade Act
as favourably as ever possible for Hong Kong.
Have you discussed that during your present visit? This is
a separate thing, the American General Scheme of Preference
representations.
Minister: It has been raised from time to time by members of UMELCO,
Urban Council, and other organisations I have met and I have
exchanged views with them and given the fullest, frankest
information I can at this juncture. I have, and I try to
repeat myself, sought to give an assurance that the best
endeavours of the United Kingdom would continue to be
exerted on your behalf.
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