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RENEGOTIATION OF THE MULTI-FIBRE ARRANGEMENT
14. We are aware of the importance of trade in textiles and
clothing for Hong Kong's economy. The Territory has always
been efficient in implementing the Bilateral Agreement with
the European Community concluded under the Multi-Fibre
Arrangement. It is, however, too early to speculate on its
future. Hong Kong's case will be carefully considered together
with those of all other interested parties.
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
15. The bids of both the Standard Chartered and Hongkong and
Shanghai Banks have been referred to the Monopolies and
Mergers Commission.
me to comment.
VIETNAMESE EOAT PEOPLE
It would not therefore be appropriate for
16. We have now taken in approximately 14,000.
EXTORTS AND IMPORTS
17. UK exports to Hong Kong 1980:
£559.4 millions.
UK imports from Hong Kong 1980:
£850.3 millions.
MFA AND TEXTILE AGREEMENTS
18.
The renegotiation of the MFA and Textile Agreements is
mainly the responsibility of the DOT.
CRIME IN HONG KONG
19. Crime as a whole is rising in Hong Kong. During 1980,
73,838 crimes were reported to the police, compared with
62,346 in 1979. A total of 27,552 people were arrested,
compared with 23,374 in 1979. Adults prosecuted totalled
23,699 and juveniles 3,853 giving increases of 14.3% and
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45.9% respectively over the previous year.