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GULF WAR: BURDEN SHARING : CONTRIBUTION BY HONG KONG

PRESS LINE

The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council in Hong

Kong has today approved a proposal to make a voluntary

contribution of £15 million (HK $230 million) towards HMG's

costs arising from the conflict in the Gulf. We warmly

welcome this decision.

Hong Kong shares our interest in stability in the Middle East. Their offer is much appreciated.

Are there any conditions attached?

The Finance Committee approved the donation for "logistical,

medical, humanitarian and other support facilities."

Further details?

Ask HKG.

Distribution

PS

PS/Lord Caithness

Mr McLaren

Mr Burns

Mr Paul, HKD

Mr Crystal, News Dept

Mr Codrington, Pol/Mil Emergency Unit

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