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During the negotiations so far
agreement has been reached on quota
coverage, an export authorisation
system, and administrative procedures
for the implementation of the
agreement. Issues still unresolved
cutbacks and restraint levels for
the sensitive categories, flexibility
provisions, circumvention, anti-surge
mechanism, and an outward processing
are
trade system.
The third round of negotiations
is scheduled to resume in Brussels in
mid-November.
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CONFIDENTIAL # 3
Consultation with
France
import
on illegal
restrictions
To seek the
removal of the
restrictions.
Hong Kong holds the view that
these import restrictions are illegal
under the GATT. Hong Kong would be
prepared to tolerate some of the
restrictions for a limited, set
period provided that there were a
satisfactory phased programme of elimination; otherwise, Hong Kong will look to a GATT panel to rule on
the matter (GATT Article XXIII).
on
Await the GATT panel'
finding to decide
the future course
action that Hong Kong
should take.
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G.F. 336