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Tuesday, November 14, 1972

HIGH HONG KONG COST SCHEME SUSPENDED

The Director of Commerce and Industry announced today that the

High Hong Kong Cost Content Schemes for finished piece goods and for made-ups

and garments to Britain has been suspended for the rest of the year.

In its place, an Export Authorisation Scheme has been introduced

to make up the uncommitted balances available to all comers,

Trade associations and companies on the Commerce and Industry

Department's notice to exporters, series one (Britain) will receive copies

of the notice shortly.

However, people who want advance information are asked to contact

Mr. H.T.W. Lau, telephone number H-430719 or Mr. C.K. Ng, H-446789.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Thirteen official members of the Legislative Council will speak

tomorrow (November 15) when the debate resumes on the motion of thanks for

the Governor's address on October 18.

The order of speakers is as follows: Mr. D.R.W. Alexander, Mr. D.C. Bray.

Mr. J. Canning, Mr. J. Cater, Mr. D.H. Jordan, Mr. I.M. Lightbody, Mr. J.J.

Robson, Mr. G.T. Rowe, Mr. Paul K.C. Tsui, the Secretary for Home Affairs,

the Attorney General, the Financial Secretary and the Colonial Secretary,

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The day's business includes the committee stage and third reading

of the three bills Accountants Bill 1972, Magistrates (Amendment) (No. 2)

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Bill 1972 and the Probate and Administration (Amendment) Bill 1972.

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