TNAG-1661-FCO40-2309-Hong-Kong-localisation-of-shipping-legislation-1987 — Page 4

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possible and, in this connection, it would be useful if your shipping administration would let me know whether it wished to be consulted on particular topics.

The foregoing does not, of course, affect the position of Hong Kong which, in view of its major maritime interests, is already an Associate Member of IMO.

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Mr Yellowlees, SPD/DTP

Mr Wall, SPD/DTP

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DJ Barton

Maritime, Aviation and Environment Department