at the expense of ilong Kong.
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12.
Having observed developments in recent months regarding
the future of the MA and the possibility which has been mentioned
of Hong Kong's being asked to accept much worse terms in a new
bilateral agreement with the EEC than before, we feel that time
has come for the industry to make known directly to the UK
Government our concern at the situation. What we are seeking is
that the UK Government should re-consider a textile policy which
in our view would not benefit the UK producers but will in its
application cause damage to Hong Kong's textiles and clothing
trade industry and consequently impede Hong Kon:;'s continued
economic progress. We are aware that the Hong Kong Government
has already done much to explain in detail to the UK Government
its views on the situation. The industry would now like to seek,
first of all, clarifications by the UK Government on its policy
on the future of the MEA; and, secondly, an assurance from the
UK Government that, in the formulation of the UK textile policy,
Hong Kong's interests will not be overlooked and that politics
will not be pursued which are directly harmful to the legitimate
interests of Hong Kong.
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