§ 54. Sir Anthony Royleasked the Lord Privy Seal what steps he has taken to help Hong Kong in view of the expiry of the multi-fibre arrangement at the end of this year; and if he will make a statement on the future of the Hong Kong textile and clothing exports.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsWe have, during consideration of the multi-fibre arrangement by the European Community Council of Ministers, stressed the need for recognition of Hong Kong's open market system. It is too early to speculate on the outcome of the negotiation and its implications.