such phrases as "the Hong Kong

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Government undertakes" which

appeared elsewhere in the draft

are inappropriate and suitable

amondments have been made where

such phrases occurred, that is

in Articles, 11, 12 and 23,*

(2) The correct formal

descriptions of His Majesty's

Government and the Chinese

Government have been inserted

in the preamble and in Article 24.

(3) Article 24 has been largely

re-drafted to give its intention

more precise effect.

(4) The usual wording as to

the English text prevailing has

been substituted in Article 25.

(5) A few minor amendments

of drafting and punctuation have

been made, the intention of which

will be obvious.

4.

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