TNAG-2757-FCO40-3974-Hong-Kong-customs-arrangements-and-conventions-1993 — Page 62

Paragraph 19

If one Participant requests

requests assistance

which it would

not be able to give if requested by the other Participant, it

will draw attention to that fact in the

the request. Compliance

with such a request will be entirely within the discretion of

the Participant to whom the request is made.

COSTS

(1)

of

Paragraph 20

Each Participant will waive all claims for reimbursement

costs on staff, stationery and communication incurred in

the execution of this Cooperative Arrangement.

(2) Unless otherwise agreed, the requesting Participant will

meet all expenses incurred by the requested participant in

cases where the requested Participant makes available its

officers to give evidence in court proceedings in the

requesting Participant's territory. Such expenses include passage, accommodation and allowances.

GENERAL

(1)

Paragraph 21

This Cooperative Arrangement will be applicable to the

United Kingdom and to Hong Kong.

(2) The assistance provided

Arrangement

supplied

Participants.

for under

will be

directly

this Cooperative

between the

two