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Within three hours of his arrival in Hongkong from Singapore, the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs, Mr. Herbert Bow- den, paid an unscheduled visit to the Chaiwan Re- settlement Estate to see for himself the housing cordi. tions of the people. Here he is seen talking to some of the young residents of the estate.

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Bowden here on Euromart entry

Britain's Common Market entry will be a leading topic during his two days of talks in Hongkong, the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs, Mr. Herbert Bowden, hinted on his arrival yesterday.

The moustached 61-year-old itself had changed consider. Cabinet Minister, welcomed ably.

at Kaitak by the Governor, Mr. Bowden declined to Sir David Trench, later told assess Britain's chances of newsmen that London would actual entry as he had been consult fully with each of away from la'est develop- the 26 Commonwealth coun- ments in London for some tries if Britain went ahead time. with her en'ry application.

How this would be done- by delegations to London or otherwise he did not yet know, he said.

He said associate status for Hongkong in the Market could very possibly come up afresh in future negotiations. I had been refused in 1961,

but since then the Market

If Britain got the right terms, however, her entry would help the Common. wealth countries and the dependent territories that "very much rely on our aid," he went on,

Mr. Bowden added it was impor'ant by the time of entry that sterling should be strong.

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