HONG KONG ANNUAL REPORT, 1954
Trade Control
In March, as a result of improved anti-smuggling export controls, it became possible to introduce certain simplifications in the procedure for the internal distri- bution of strategic goods. There was no important change in the licensing procedure during the year.
Rationing
On 7th July the retailing of rationed rice was dis- continued as supplies were abundant and on 11th August, Government announced that it had decided to withdraw from the rice trade altogether.
This was accomplished by the end of the year and the trade was handed over to approved importers.
Hong Kong Government maintains a London Office at Grand Buildings, Trafalgar Square, London, W.C.2 and Hong Kong's interests in Japan are dealt with by the First Secretary, Head of the Hong Kong Section, British Embassy, Tokyo.
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