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this wore muted a British trade unionist could not

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relations [system in the UK is such that official and

business circles in Hong Kong would be opposed to the appointment of a British trade union (and employers')

representative, and local co-operation would thus be in

jeopardy. Without that co-operation little of practical

application is likely to result from the study. A

minority report would not be helpful.

M. An undertaking that the TUC's views on his interim

study would be made known to Professor Turner and that

the OLCC would be given an early opportunity to study

Professor Turner's final report might be helpful.

Professor Turner's date of return to the UK is not

known but he might be asked to discuss his findings

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with the TUC when he is again in London. ]

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