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MR LUCE'S VISIT TO HONG KONG: 25 TO 28 FEBRUARY 1984

BRIEF NO 7: LABOUR DISPUTES

POINTS TO MAKE (DEFENSIVE)

(In public, with press etc)

1. Increases in fees, charges purely matter for Hong Kong

Government. Understand taxi policy now being reviewed by Executive

Council.

2.

Disturbances on 13 January isolated incident. Hong Kong's public order record compares very favourably with most Western

cities.

(With Officials)

3. Social stability of particular importance now. Grateful to have early reports on any disputes or major rallies that may affect

public order.

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