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The Governor of Hong Kong has telegraphed (Hong Kong)

telegram No. 740) expressing "considerable anxiety" at the

way in which we are pressing ahead with the Six in negotiation

on the subject of Hong Kong. He has suggested that we should

take no further action in negotiations over Hong Kong until

Hong Kong Officials have had a chance to discuss these matters

in detail with UK officials in London.

'2. In an earlier telegram (Hong Kong No. 738) ne emphasised

the desirability, in Hong Kong's view, of keeping as separate

as possible the issues of Hong Kong's inclusion in the UNCTAD

Preferences Scheme and her general relationship to negotiation

Recommendation

3. I recommend that the attached telegram should be sent

to the Governor, explaining why, in our view, it is necessary

to press on with these issues at the negotiating table. The

telegram has been cleared with Hong Kong Department and Trade

Policy Department in the FCO, and with the Department of Trade

and Industry.

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4. The draft reply to Hong Kong is based on CUDEL telegram

to FCO No. 155.

Copied to:

Mr. Britten

Mr. Laird Mr. Robinson

(N. Statham)

European Integration Department

26 October, 1970