Annex to Background Notes No. 5
MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS ON HONG KONG
1.
Mrs. Hart's Statement in the House of Commons, 1st June
The Secretary of State and I
are,
of course,
in close and constant
touch with the Governor. There have been statements alleging that the
Hong Kong Government have been acting out of motives of enmity towards
China. I do not need to say that we, like all sections of opinion in
Hong Kong, have sought and will continue to seek, friendly relations
with China. But the Government of Hong Kong have the duty to maintain
peace, order and good government there, for the benefit of all sections
of the community, and we have given them clear assurances of our complete
support and determination to fulfil our responsibilities in Hong Kong.
2.
Mrs. Hart, in reply to a Question by Mr. Rankin, M.P. on 20th June
The Hong Kong Government will continue to take such measures as may
be necessary to maintain peace, order and good government. In so doing,
they will continue to have the full support and assistance of Her Majesty's
Government.
3.
Lord Beswick, in replying to a Motion by Lord Oguore in the House of Lords on 22nd June
It is the duty of the Hong Kong Government to continue to preserve
peace, order and good government and they have the full backing of
Her Majesty's Government in such measures as are necessary to maintain
their authority. In short, it is our intention to maintain our position
and our authority in Hong Kong.
4. Mr. Bowden, in reply to a Private Notice Question by
Lord Balniel, 10th July
Her Majesty's Charge d'Affaires in Peking has strongly protested
to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs about this incident, and has
made it clear that the Hong Kong authorities, with the full support of
Her Majesty's Government, will take all necessary measures to maintain
peace and security of Hong Kong.
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