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the Government of India were not aware then that it was proposed to abolish preference on tobacco imports from all Commonwealth countries, but that there would
The Government be an exception in the case of Malawi.
of India feel that they had the right of prior consultation in this matter, specifically.
6. As the United Kingdom Government is responsible for Hong Kong's foreign trade relations and this particular matter has arisen under a contractual commitment negotiated by the United Kingdom on behalf of Hong Kong Government; the Government of India expect that under Article 8 of the U.K - India Trade Agreement of 1939, the preference which India enjoyed prior to the issue of the said order by the Hong Kong Government will be restored with immediate effect.
London.
18th June,1969.
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