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discussion

on 8 February 1991

ITEM FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE

FCR (90-91) 169 (OMELCO Ref.: GS)

HEAD 106

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

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New Other Non-Recurrent Subhead Contribution towards the resolution of the Gulf conflict"

Members are invited to approve the

creation of a new Other Non-Recurrent

Subhead "Contribution towards the

resolution of the Gulf conflict" with

supplementary

provision

of

million as a contribution towards

$230

Her Majesty's Government's

efforts in the Gulf.

current

Introduction

After careful consideration and taking note of the thrust of public opinion expressed on the subject, the Administration concludes that Hong Kong should contribute $230 million towards Her Majesty's Government (HMG)'s effort in enforcing the United Nations' (UN) resolutions in connection with the crisis in the Gulf. In coming to this conclusion, the Administration believes that the following factors are compelling.

Arguments

2.

a

carry

The coalition forces, of which those of HMG form significant part, are acting to

out the resolutions of the Security Council of the UN. This is an international effort to uphold the principles and decisions of the UN.

The results of the conflict are

implications which

likely to have international affect all countries and territories.

will

"

13.

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