TNAG-0299-FCO40-335-Entitlement-of-Hong-Kong-to-generalized-tariffs-preferences--1971 — Page 105

PRIME

MINISTER

10 Bowning Street Spitehall

ジー

I recall with pleasure our most useful meeting

in New York last October. In the course of our

talk then on some of the economic questions facing us, I stressed the importance which we attached to the inclusion of Hong Kong in the Japanese scheme of generalised preferences. I was very pleased therefore, when I saw your statement in the Diet on 23 March recognising Hong Kong's suitability as a

beneficiary.

I understand, however, that the list of "sensitive" Hong Kong exports, now under considera- tion in Tokyo, is giving rise to difficulties.

am sure that this should not prevent a worthwhile

offer to Hong Kong, and I very much hope that you

I

will find it possible to include Hong Kong and the

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