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CONFIDENTIAL

United Kingdom/Hong Kong Consultations

(23-25 November, 1970)

AGENDA

1

i

1. Hong Kong in the context of Britain/C negotiations in the light of progress to date, with special reference to

the formulation of proposals to put to the EEC for the protection of Hong Kong interests;

(A)

(B)

(c)

(D)

(E)

2.

the relationship between entry negotiations and Generalised Preferences;

transitional arrangements, particularly the rate of

application of the CET;

British proposals for imposition of a tariff on

Commonwealth cotton textiles in 1972, with particular reference to (C); and

any other possible methods of affording relief or compensation to Hong Kong for the effects of British

entry.

Generalised Preferences in the wider context and the tactics to be adopted vis å vis major "donors".

Hong Kong Department

18 November, 1970.

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