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RENEGOTIATION OF THE MULTI-FIBRE ARRANGEMENT

14. We are aware of the importance of trade in textiles and

clothing for Hong Kong's economy. The Territory has always

been efficient in implementing the Bilateral Agreement with

the European Community concluded under the Multi-Fibre

Arrangement. It is, however, too early to speculate on its

future. Hong Kong's case will be carefully considered together

with those of all other interested parties.

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND

15. The bids of both the Standard Chartered and Hongkong and

Shanghai Banks have been referred to the Monopolies and

Mergers Commission.

me to comment.

VIETNAMESE EOAT PEOPLE

It would not therefore be appropriate for

16. We have now taken in approximately 14,000.

EXTORTS AND IMPORTS

17. UK exports to Hong Kong 1980:

£559.4 millions.

UK imports from Hong Kong 1980:

£850.3 millions.

MFA AND TEXTILE AGREEMENTS

18.

The renegotiation of the MFA and Textile Agreements is

mainly the responsibility of the DOT.

CRIME IN HONG KONG

19. Crime as a whole is rising in Hong Kong. During 1980,

73,838 crimes were reported to the police, compared with

62,346 in 1979. A total of 27,552 people were arrested,

compared with 23,374 in 1979. Adults prosecuted totalled

23,699 and juveniles 3,853 giving increases of 14.3% and

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45.9% respectively over the previous year.