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Monday, October 8, 1973

CHANGE IN EXPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES "USEFUL"

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Facilitation Committee,

Mr. I.R. Tomlin, today described the decision by the Commerce and Industry

Department to simplify certain trade procedures as "a most useful improve-

ment."

He was referring to a recent announcement by the Department that,

with effect from November 1, exporters would no longer have to indicate

the name of the carrier and the date of departure in applications for ex-

port licences before the licences were approved.

The decision on the change was made after the matter was referred

to the Textile Advisory Board and Trade Facilitation Committee.

Mr. Tomlin said: "The change will eliminate the problems asso-

ciated with the present system for amendments which is complicated and time-

consuming."

He added that the TFC always welcomed constructive suggestions for

the improvement and simplification of trade procedures and documents, and

he invited businessmen to put their ideas forward.

This, he said, could be done through their trade associations

or by contacting Mr. Henry Lau, Secretary of the TFC, at telephone No.

5-450965.

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