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MR RENTON'S VISIT TO HONG KONG (27 31 OCTOBER 1985)
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16. SHIPPING
Points to make in public
1. HMG fully appreciate economic importance of Hong Kong shipping Support plan to create a separate Hong Kong registry, and
industry.
have read consultative document with interest.
DEFENSIVE
2.
(Consultation with Chinese) Copy of the consultative document passed to the Chinese in advance of publication. We shall naturally take any views they may have into account. None received yet.
Points to make to Hong Kong Government officials
3.
Hope Chinese will
document
at
give definitive comments
on consultative
forthcoming JLG meeting, and thus
to enable you
ahead quickly with formulation of final proposals for new register.
move
DEFENSIVE
4.
power
to
concern
on
this
matter.
would not
consideration of circumstances at the time.
Power
to (Requisitioning) Politically not possible for HMG
But requisition Hong Kong ships.
fully appreciate your
full used without
renounce
be
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