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1990-08-07 18:44 G.I.S
HUG-1990 14:32
SECRETHRINT PRESS OFFICE
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2 10.
A 10.
A 11.
what is the impact on the economy as a result of imposing the freezing order ?
Unlikely to have a significant effect.
What about trade sanctions ? Will Hong Kong Government be following UK's lead in imposing trade and economic sanctions on Iraq ?
Tf the UK applies sanctions, these are likely to be extended simultaneously to Hong Kong.
At what time on August 6, 1990 did the Order in Council come int force ?
At this stage, all that we can say is that it was before the opening of business in Hong Kong on 7 August. Further information will be given when available.
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