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they would surely not be prevented from doing so on the
ground that it amounted to a prohibition of the import
of foreign made annibuses.
3. I am also to point out that Hong Kong has not
adhered to the Convention against Import and Export
Restrictions to which the Board refer - and it is not
proposed that she should do so. And the suggestion that
a preferential tariff should be substituted for the
licencing provision is inadmissible as Hong song has
always been a free port.
4. Mr. Amery would be glad to receive the
further observations of the Board of Trade before making
any reply to the Foreign office as to the answer to be
rotured to the American Embassy.
I am,
sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(Sgd.) Walter D. Ellis.