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The introduction of export restraint on synthetic woven blouses (841.739) was most important to Norway, and there could be no question of a retreat from this position.

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With regard to category 841.739, which covered rather a wide range of items, Mr. Jordan asked the Norwegian delegation whether it was possible to specify the relevant items and types of fibres which were causing particular concern. After some discussion, both sides felt that no immediate solution could be arrived at and it was agreed that this technical point could be discussed further during the next session on Friday morning. Mr. Jordan emphasised that, although his instructions did not cover this item, he believed that export restraint on category 841.739 might be acceptable.

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He also accepted that export authorisations should be introduced for categories 841.719, 841.736 and 841.713 and that Hong Kong would provide export licensing returns in respect of categories 841.844 and 841.462. He confirmed that the Hong Kong Government still accepted the tentative agreement on cotton textiles reached in London in June, 1968.

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As far as non-cotton items were concerned, the Hong Kong Government would prefer the restraints to be covered by a unilateral undertaking for one year rather than an agreement as in the case for cotton. This was accepted by the Norwegian delegation.

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In the agreement with Sweden the restraint in respect of category 841.465 was limited to items wholly or mainly of sheep's wool (including lambs' wool), and garments which were substantially embroidered or beaded were not included within the scope of the restraint. Mr. Jordan proposed that the same definition and exclusion should apply in Hong Kong's undertaking to the Norwegian Government. agreed.

Mr. Haerum

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