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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.