12.
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I doubt if, anywhere in the world,
corruption is being faced so frankly or attacked so
vigorously. There may be grounds for reproach about
the past, but there are none for the present so long
as the vigour of present action is maintained, and
continues to command the confidence of the public.
The build-up, training and deployment of a powerful
independent organisation to fight corruption in all
its aspects, its acceptance by the public and its
growing impact on the problem, have been one of the
successes of the year.
13.
With a view to achieving better understanding
of the Hong Kong scene we have supplied comprehensive
facts for the record in answer to a steady stream of
Parliamentary Questions, and I am most grateful to
Lord Goronwy Roberts and Mr. Ennals for the stout
use made of them in both Houses. A continuing
programme of visits by MPs and selected journalists
has had the same objective. At your suggestion,
senior officials and myself have sought personal
contact with Parliamentary and extra-par
a-parliamentary groups
concerned about Hong Kong. Hong Kong has a good case
to present and I have been encouraged by advice that
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