S.P.
11.12.76
W.K.M.P.
13.12.76
X.
2.12.76
T.Y.P.
.12.76
12.76
L.E.N.
12.76
1.76
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We suspect that these MPs have other things in mind when pressing for labour reforms for Hong Kong.
They may be aiming to impede Hong Kong's economic development, and curbing Hong Kong's export trade. We hope the Governor and the Financial Secretary will stand firm during their talks in London to protect Hong Kong's interests and will not let the poeple of Hong Kong down.
The Hong Kong Government appears to be following Britain's footsteps in increasing public expenditure and introducing large tax increases. This is a worrying development.
Hong Kong must not fall into a British-style abyss from which she cannot
extricate herself.
We are not opposed to reforms because they can bring about social progress. But we believe that the reforms must be suited to Hong Kong's circumstances meeting the wishes and demands of the Hong Kong people. It is important that these reforms are not imposed on us from outside.
If we change our labour policy and the structure of our business and industry to comply fully with the demand of the British Government, we will get Britain's favour but lose everything else. We will follow Britain's footsteps and get
ourselves into the same sort of difficulties that Britain is in.
Hong Kong has no obligation towards Britain as far as her economic troubles are concerned. It is also unreasonable to ask Hong Kong to shoulder part
of Britain's financial burden.
The British are paying for their welfare system with overseas loans for
which they have to pay interests.
We believe the people in Hong Kong do not wish the Government to levy heavy taxes and raise overseas loans in order to promote labour welfare.
All the facts point to the conclusion that the British system is not suitable for Hong Kong.
JOINT LETTER BY 39 ORGANISATIONS
We fully support the action of the 39 organisations.
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