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(9282/11).
FOREIGN
OFFICE
Government which is a party to the Sugar Convention
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and not for a British Colony which has not adhered to
that instrument, to decide. Even if the Government
of Hong Kong had acceded to the Convention, it would
not have any independent representation nor would it
possess any title to put questions to the Commission.
For His Majesty's Government, by taking action in this
sense, to suggest that Japanese sugar should be
penalised would be contrary to their general commer-
cial policy, apart from political considerations which
would make it highly inexpedient for this country to
do so.
If the Secretary of State for the Colonies concurs
it is proposed to inform Monsieur Czarnikow that there
is no restriction on the importation into Hong Kong of
sugar from Formosa.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
Lemi haller.