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74.
Mr Kuijper said he would prefer the general term "taxation" as a security against future changes in
to "stamp duty and rates"
the
taxation
system
of
Kong. Hong
had to be made
Edwards Mr
explained that
to
stamp duty and
rates
as
specific reference exemption had to be granted under those two particular ordinances. Mr Kuijper suggested that in that case the word "taxation" should be Mrs Ip said Hong Kong would inserted before "stamp duty and rates". consider the suggestion.
Freedom of movement (Para 5 of Annex III)
75.
Mr Brüser suggested adding the words "and members of their
the end of families" to
the sentence. The Hong Kong Delegation
agreed.
Freedom of Communication (Para 6 of Annex III)
76.
Mr
Brüser suggested
removing
the words "use its best Mr Edwards said Hong Kong
endeavours to" in the first sentence. would consider the suggestion.
Mr Kuijper said removing those words would not solve the problem of
of requiring
77.
basic
legal guarantee before
Inviolability
of
freedom
of communication
delegations
and
the
not
the court.
essential was
did
want to see Commission
different missions. to
to
different
He was however
treatment being accorded surprised that provisions relating to freedom of communication as included in the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of UN Specialised Agencies were not included in the first schedule to Cap In any case, he 190, which was presumably based on that Convention. would suggest leaving this question for political decision.
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78.
to
privilege
by
virtue
of
British
legislation
He further asked
in relation to
Mr Edwards said he would check whether Hong Kong was able
such grant implementing that convention applied to Hong Kong. Mr Kuijper what precisely the was looking for freedom of communication. In reply, Mr Kuijper said it should be something similar to either Article 35 of Cap 259 or sub-paras 2-4 of Para 8 of the list of Ps & Is dated 18 December 1992 (Annex II).
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