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Immigration from China into Hong Kong has increased considerably in recent years. Estimated figures for both legal and illegal immigration were 74,000 in 1973, compared with 37,000 in 1972 and less than 13,500 in 1971. The Chinese Government have since taken some steps to reduce the number of legal immigrants entering Hong Kong, but the overall figures are still a matter for concern. The arrangements for the return of illegal immigrants to China are generally a revival of procedures which fell into abeyance in1967. The absence of their application has in recent years led to substantial increases in illegal entry. Estimates are 10,500 in 1971, 17,000 in 1972 and 18,000 in 1973. These numbers greatly added to the Hong Kong Government's task of
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13. We are committed to seeking substantial improvements for Hong Kong in the enlarged EEC. Hong Kong already benefits under most of the Community's Generalised Scheme of Preferences. In terms of total duty remitted, only Yugoslavia receives greater benefit than Hong Kong. The scheme will be extended in 1975 to
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