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of progress made by Hong Kong in applying the International Labour Organisation Conventions on labour relations and conditions. Hong Kong's record compares favour-

ably with that of other parts of Asia.

RIGHT TO STRIKE, ETC

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5.Text as in answer to Mr Hooley's Written Question on

February (to be added).

MOVEMENT TOWARDS ELECTED SELF GOVERNMENT IN HONG KONG

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The pattern of constitutional development followed in most other dependent territories is ruled out by the special circumstances of Hong Kong. This situation is well under- stood there.

PRESENT COMPOSITION OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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Text based on answers to Mr Hooley's four questions on Composition to bo addig) j

TOSSIBLE CHANGES IN THE LEGISLATIVE, COUNCIL

8. The Governor has indicated that there is room for change in the Legislative Council whilst retaining its essential character. He is concerned to achieve wide and active participation in the process of government.

APPOINTMENT OF A SELECT COMMITTEE IN HONG KONG

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This is a matter for my right honourable Friend, the Lord Fresident of the Council. I understand that he will

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be answering a question about it very shortly. [An Uni

May February J.

TEXTILES

TEXTILE TRADE WITH THE UK

10. Hong Kong textile imports into the United Kingdom are regulated by the EEC/Hong Kong Textiles Agreement concluded last year as part of the GATT Multi-Fibre Arrangement. This agreement provides for restraints to be extended to knitted textiles and garments which were not previously restricted in the United Kingdom market.

GROWTH OF IMPORTS OF TEXTILES FROM HONG KONG

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An important element in the EEC/Hong Kong Textiles

/Agreement

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