limited time at its disposal on occasions it split into
several groups and so met different organisations simul-
taneously.
The Trade Industry and Customs Department was
responsible for preparation of briefing materials and
speaking notes for members of the Mission. The Hong Kong
Trade Development Council was responsible for logistical
support services, translation, printing and other arrange-
ments in Japan.
Programme and Preparations
The programme of the Mission (Appendix I) was
developed by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the
Trade Industry and Customs Department in close consultation
and collaboration with the Japanese Consulate General in
Hong Kong and the British Embassy in Tokyo. The public
relations consultant provided invaluable assistance and
liaison with the Japanese authorities and trade and
industrial associations in Japan.
The Mission met, in the Public Sector:
Mr. Pukuda, Prime Minister
Mr. Murayama, Finance Minister
Mr. Sonoda, Foreign Minister
Mr. Ushiba, Secretary of State for External
Economic Affairs
Mr. Komoto, Minister of International Trade and
Industry
and, in the Private Sector:
Mr. Murata, President, JETRO
Mr. Yasui, Vice President, Keidanren
Mr. Nagano, President, Japan Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Mayekawa, Governor, Bank of Japan.
Japan Textiles Importers and Exporters Association
Japan Foreign Trade Council