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until well after Britain's accession;

(h) no problem was foreseen over Hong Kong's position

as à major holder of sterling;

(1) there was considerable discussion on textiles.

he Long Kong officials were concerned about possible British adoption of more restrictive quotes along .... lines. Ro conclusive agreements were reached, but .. officials thought that it might bẻ boat to say little about textiles during the negotiationis.

Both rounds of talks were recognised as being entirely without commitment to either side.

4.

As for briefing for your visit, I presume you will be dr wing on the draft paper on Hong Kong, prepared at

inistère' request by your own Commercial Relations and Exports Department.

(C. O'Reil1)

Co v to:

6.k. Bell, Esq.

Kearns, 8., C. hovelton, s.,

TRE. SUAY.

M.C., M.

MINTECH.

[also Mr. Laird, Hong Kong Dept., FCO.]

CONETTE MATA