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Question No. 5.
What will your policy be on Hong Kong?
DRAFT REPLY
The general public of Hong Kong have, throughout the recent
disturbances in the Colony, given their open and overwhelming
support to the authorities for the measures taken to maintain
order and good government. These measures have had the full
backing of Her Majesty's Government, who have made it clear that
they will continue to support and sustain Hong Kong; and that
they cannot consider any abdication of their authority or
responsibilities in the Colony, Her Majesty's Government will,
at the same time, continue to seek the restoration of good
working relations between China and Hong Kong and also between
China and Britain, to the benefit of all concerned,
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