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this way in favour of her competitors such as South Korca and

Taiwan. The fact that the Six are unlikely to offer Hong Kong any form or association in the enlargement negotiations makes It essential that we should do our best by securing hor

Inclusion in the Geloratledd Preferences scheme to mitigate

the impact of the Common External Tariff on Hong Kong. We

have accordingly made strong representations to the U.S. and Japanese Governments as well as to the EBC Commission and the

member governments of the six, The HEC may agree to some 1imited special arrangements for Hong Kong? the American

position is uncertain, but may well be determined by the

decisions of Japon and the EEC,

3.

Representations were made to the Japanese La Tokyo on 13 August after we had hand that the Japanese had definitely decided to crelude Hong Kongs The Japanese are now reviewing their posttdon on their offer generally as well as on tha

question of beneficiarios, The Board of Trade strongly support the sending of a message on the lines proposed.

(R.G. Britten)

10 festember, 197

CoCo

Mics M.b. Deas Hong Kong Dept. Far Eastern Dept. D.I.D.

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