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4. INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE FINANC'HAL SECRETARY'S ASSURANCES MAY HAVE PREVENTED A MOTION CALLING FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF HONG KONG'S PARTCIPATION, BUT IT IS STILL TOO EARLY TO BE SURE OF THIS. NEVERTHELESS, THE DEBATE HAS FURTHER POLARISED OPINION IN THE COUNCIL. A FULL REPORT FOLLOWS.
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