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Question:
When Britain withdraws completely from Singapore,
the garrison in Hong Kong will be reinforced.
Will
this mean that Hong Kong will have to pay more as
our contribution towards the upkeep of the forces here?
There is considerable feeling in Hong Kong, parti-
cularly among our industralists and merchants, that
Britain's entry into the Common Market will have a
serious effect on the well-being of our economy.
Would you like to comment on this please?
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Question:
Question:
Question:
When the Singapore Prime Minister was in Hong Kong
recently, he suggested that Singapore and Hong Kong
should form an unofficial economic union based on
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give and take" What are your views on this suggestion?
Is a British general election possible in June
this year? How do you evaluate, the chances of your
party being returned to power?
If you lose the next general elections, do you think the Conservatives will make major changes in
policy regarding Hong Kong?
Now that Britain's balance of payments position is
much more favourable than in past years, will Britain
consider more extensive investments and joint enter-
prises, in Hong Kong?
Question: There have been many complaints by Hong Kong
residents that the holder of a Hong Kong passport is
treated by the United Kingdom Government as a "Second
class citizen", and many foreign countries are following
the British example. What are your views on this, sir?
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