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Hong Kong: a problem for the Communities

A delegation of textile worker trade unionists called on Lord Shepherd on 17 March to discuss conditions of work in Hong Kong. Mr. Gibson, General-Secretary of the Hosiery and Knitwear Workers Union,

said that he had just returned from Brussels with other trade unionists where he said

EEC officials regarded Hong Kong as an important factor and "obstacle" in connection with British entry into the Communities.

2.

In the circumstances of the meeting

it was not possible to examine this statement with Mr. Gibson, but you may be interested to have a report of his remarks.

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(P.R. Spendlove) HONG KONG DEPARTMENT

18th March, 1970.

Mr. Bailly

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