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CONFIDENTIAL

BRITAIN AND THE E.E.C.

BRIEF FOR SECOND ROUND OF CONSULTATIONS WITH

HONG KONG OFFICIALS

63E

OBJECTIVE

At the end of the last round of consultations, which

were held in London from 10 to 12 July, it was agreed that

a further round should be held about two months later. The

object of the second round, as of the first, will be to

discuss with Hong Kong officials what if any steps we might

take in negotiations with the Community to safeguard Hong

Kong's essential interests.

entirely without commitment.

The talks will continue to be

The final decision on the safe-

guards which we should try to secure for Hong Kong rests with

the British Government and must be taken in the context of

our overall negotiating position and tactics.

CONFIDENTIAL

26 OCT 1967

HWB6/18