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Helmut Sohmen, aware that my honourable colleague, provide more detail on the problem later in this debate, but I wish to express the concern of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce about the effects of the US Tax Reform Act of 1986 on I would like to suggest to shipowners domiciled in Hong Kong.
the Financial Secretary that he takes these concerns seriously. of business in Hong Kong
Shipping is a very important part of which we must strive to maintain here.
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I will finish with a compliment,
and then a complaint. I am delighted with the progress made by Government over the last two years in the presentation of its
with the efforts made financial data, and
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We are being which have to be considered in this Council. accustomed to hearing from the media what government officials wish to do or intend to do, before these exalted personages release the information themselves or seek advice through the normal channels.. Some of the apparent leaks appear to be more And in nod-and-a-wink. a than inspired guesswork based
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Sir, I support the motion.
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