The only solution I can see is that in all our dealings with
other countries we should both, as a matter of course, have full
regard to the interests of both Britain and Hong Kong, and I
fully recognise that it is the particular responsibility of myself
and my Department to watch over the latter.
I must now give you the opportunity of asking the many
questions that have no doubt come to your minds while I have been
talking. I look forward to a lively and profitable discussion.