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that we would be pressing "most resolutely" for the

inclusion of Hong Kong's textiles and footwear in the

Community scheme from 1975 onwards.

PRESENT SITUATION

3. The Hong Kong Director of Commerce and Industry,

Mr Jordan, is now in London. This is one of the main

subjects which he will be discussing with the Department

of Trade and ourselves. The discussions will include

tactics as well as objectives. Sir Albert Rodrigues

does not have textile interests and is not very likely

to raise the subject.

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