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OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRITISH TRADE IN HONG KONG
Problem
1. Should Lord Carrington, following his recent visit to Hong Kong,
raise with the Secretary of State for Trade the opportunities which
the territory offers British firms.
Recommendation
2.
I recommend that Lord Carrington need not raise this with Mr Biffen.
I attach a draft letter from Sir E Youde to the Senior British Trade
Commissioner in Hong Kong, who agrees.
Background
3. After a meeting in Government House in Hong Kong on 30 March,
Lord Carrington said that he would consider taking up with the
Secretary of State for Trade some of the trade points that emerged
from the discussion.
Argument
4. The Senior British Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong has commented
further and provided a draft speaking note (Mr March's letter of
15 April). However, he argues that the visit of the Minister for
Housing and Construction at the end of this month, together with the
action already being taken to follow up Mr Parkinson's textile mission
to Hong Kong last year, are enough. I agree. There is already ample
ministerial focus on Hong Kong in respect of the commercial opportuni-
ties there.
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