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of such textiles treats imports

from Hong Kong following restraints

conceded by Hong Kong. Her Majesty's

Government will, of course, act in

respect of Hong Kong only in accordance

with their normal liberal trading

policies and GATT principles.

Because of Her Majesty's Government's

responsibility for Hong Kong's international

trading relations, the Government of Hong

Kong will have to keep Her Majesty's

Government informed about what they are doing.

I rely on you also to keep me informed of

matters affecting the conduct of separate

negotiations by Hong Kong. Moreover, the

constitutional position being what it is,

Her Majesty's Government must reserve their

rights in respect of any action the Government

of Hong Kong may propose to take within the

terms of this delegation of authority. But

Her Majesty's Government will not normally

expect to intervene, and if on occasion it

is proposed that a policy with which the

Government of Hong Kong disagree should

be followed by Hong Kong the rights of Her

Majesty's Government will be exercised only

after the views and advice of the Government

of Hong Kong in a form of words agreed with

the Governor have been considered at

ministerial level. Apart from that, Her

Majesty's Government will continue to keep

in the closest possible touch with the

Government of Hong Kong and will be ready

in appropriate circumstances to support the

Government of Hong Kong where they seek help

to secure their rights under international

agreements.

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