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Hong Kong

[Mr. Ennals.]

18 DECEMBER 1974

We are committed to seeking substan- tial improvements for Hong Kong in the enlarged EEC. Hong Kong already benefits under most of the Community's Generalised Scheme of Preferences. In terms of total duty remitted, only Yugo- slavia receives greater benefit than Hong Kong. The scheme will be extended in 1975 to cover some Hong Kong footwear, and we intend to press for the extension of the scheme to Hong Kong's textiles in 1976.

Hong Kong will also be negotiating with the Community for the conclusion of a bilateral agreement for the regulation of Hong Kong's textile exports under the GATT Multi-Fibre Textile Arrangement. We intend to use our influence as far as possible towards the achievement of

1784 Hong Kong greater liberalisation for Hong Kong's textile exports in keeping with the spirit of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement.

In the short time available I have sought to answer most of the questions. I shall look carefully at HANSARD to see whether there are any questions that I have not covered. I feel that the visit of my noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State and that of the hon. Gentleman will be much appreciated in Hong Kong, and I am sure the House will be interested in such re- flections as the hon. Gentleman has when he returns from the colony.

Question put and agreed to.

Adjourned accordingly at eight minutes past One o'clock.

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Oral Answers

HOUSE OF CON Thursday 19th Decemb

The House met at ha.

Two o'clock

PRAYERS

[Mr. SPEAKER in the

ROYAL ASSEN

Mr. Speaker: I have to no in accordance with the Roy 1967 that the Queen has Royal Assent to the follow 1. Dumbarton Burgh Or tion Act 1974.

2. Scottish Transport ( Quay) Order Confirmation

3. Crouch Harbour Act 1 4. Port of Tyne (North Harbour) Act 1974.

5. River Wear Barrage

ORAL ANSWE

QUESTION

HOME DEPART

Walcot Education:

1. Mr. Grylls asked th State for the Home Depa officials of his Departm recently the Governors Educational Trust.

br The Under-Secretary of

Home Department Summerskill): No, Sir.

Mr. Grylls: Is the ho that if she or her offi Governors of the Walc Trust the Governors will do not wish to see the Work done by the Lady Settlement jeopardised by into a bail hostel, which t be entirely unsuitable? the landlord, will the ho it before a final decision undertake not to take s

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