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Question:

for instance what effect the American Trade Act will have

on you. We hope for the best, of course, and we shall

have .bsolutely no hesitation in bringing what influence

we can on, for instance the U.S., to interpret the Trade Act

as favourably as ever possible for Hong Kong.

Have you discussed that during your present visit? This is

a separate thing, the American General Scheme of Preference

representations.

Minister: It has been raised from time to time by members of UMELCO,

Urban Council, and other organisations I have met and I have

exchanged views with them and given the fullest, frankest

information I can at this juncture. I have, and I try to

repeat myself, sought to give an assurance that the best

endeavours of the United Kingdom would continue to be

exerted on your behalf,

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