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exceptions in the Community's scheme for Hong Kong (textiles

and footwear), considerable trading advantage for the territ-

ory has been secured in this way. It is unlikely that the

Community or any other donor would have included Hong Kong in

its scheme if we had not pressed for this in the context of

our entry negotiations. It is hoped that as a result of the

BBC'

s initiative in including Hong Kong in its scheme, other

countries will follow suit and include her in their schemes as

they come into operation.

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Representatives of commercial interests in Hong Kong have

shown satisfaction with these arrangements.

5. There is of course no question of our losing preferences

in Hong Kong since we do not receive any at the moment.

January 1972