TNAG-0249-FCO40-285-Effect-of-entry-of-UK-into-EEC-on-exports-from-Hong-Kong-1970 — Page 63

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In a reply to Dr. Bray, M.P., dated

23 November, 1962, Mr. Heath added that "The Government do, furthermore, accept ... a special responsibility for Hong Kong as a wholly dependent territory", He had made this point in the House of Commons on 12 November, 1962.

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(P. E. Hall)

European Integration Department

7 September, 1970.

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Hong Kong Department.

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