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(b) Where a written approach is made to the

(c)

Secretariat, the Secretary for the

Environment will normally say that the

approach is being referred to the appro-

priate department, who will respond to

it, and will forward the request for

action. The departmental officer will

follow the steps in sub-paragraphs (a)

(i) - (iii).

Where an informal approach is made on a

personal basis through an intermediary,

purportedly on behalf of one of the

Chinese-owned agencies, the officer will

report in detail to the Secretary for the

Environment on the interview and evidence

of the authority for the approach.

Normally S for E will then refer to the

appropriate department for subsequent

action.

applicants

Status of senders.

6.

There are already signs that entrepreneurs

in Hong Kong are looking at the opportunity to take

advantage of the Chinese expansion in trade to

approach Government with special requests.

most important therefore that anybody purporting

It is

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