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under the arrangements which obtain now, although she is a

dependency of Britain.

SAME MAN

But Britain's arrangement after 1986, when the

present multi-fibre arrangement expires....

PRIME MINISTER

Well, after 1986, we deal with the next multi-fibre

arrangement in the same way as we dealt with the last one.

As you know, they last 7 years and we re-negotiate them, and

I should think the

period for re-negotiation will soon be

coming up. But as you point out, specific arrangements are

made under the GATT as now for Hong Kong. I should think we

shall soon be starting to consider the next multi-lateral

agreement, but that will be done in the same way as previous

ones have been.

QUESTION

I would like to ask about the possibility of having

a Chinese Governor before 1997 and has this question been

between you and the Chinese Leader during your

discussed

visit to China?

PRIME MINISTER

No. We have not decided on all Governors up to 1997.

We are very very happy with our present one!