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countries must be permitted to increase. We shall also use the material in the brief prepared for the meeting on 11 January, especially the parts we had no chance of using on that occasion.

a 2 February.

Problems of sensitive list and Hong Kong

non-cottons. The line to take will be affected by the outcome of the earlier meetings. We do not intend, however, to oppose the Commission and our partners to the extent of attempting to block the mandate to open

negotiations. We shall reiterate our view that a more selective approach would be preferable on grounds bɔth of principle and of tactics.

In connection with 4d above, we believe the Hong Kong authorities may themselves approach the Commission with an offer to consult about voluntary restraints on a limited range of

This could help to unstick the situation.

products.

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