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HONG KONG AT THE BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR, 1951
NOTES FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S SPEECH AT THE SAVOY HOTEL, 2nd May, 1951.
1.
This is the fourth year in which Hong Kong has ex-
hibited at the British Industries Fair. Once again a large delegation of merchants and manufacturers (120) has arrived
in the United Kingdom led by Mr. U Tat Chee, Vice Chairman
of the Chinese Manufacturers' Union, and Chairman of the Hong
Kong Preserved Ginger Distributors Limited. This will be
Mr. U Tat Chee's third visit to the United Kingdom in connection
with British Industries air matters, and the second occasion
on which he has been Leader.
2.
Mr. U Tat Chee is very well-known in England as a
prominent Hong Kong resident. It was noted with satisfaction
recently that he had been appointed to the Court of Hong Kong
University. His Majesty's Governinent has made handsome grants
(£500,000) to the University. Mr. U Tat Chee has also shown
great concern for the welfare of the workers in his Ginger
Factory by providing free education, not only for the children,
but for their parents also. He has sponsored a non-profit-
making housing scheme, which shows yet again the degree of
confidence he holds in the future of Hong Kong. A booklet
describing this housing scheme is attached.
3.
The delegation visits us this year to obtain raw
materials and consumer goods for Hong Kong. The raw materials
are mostly chemicals and metals for use in local industries, and
the consumer goods for herself and for distribution throughout
South East Asian markets. In addition, the delegates will seek
to show at the British Industries Fair the banking, insurance,
shipping and merchanting services which Hong Kong can offer.