ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES
FUTURE OF HONG KONG (Desirability of an explicit understanding)
1. It would not be helpful to try to rush the Chinese Government
into an explicit understanding about what happens after 1997. We
have their strong assurances on investments in Hong Kong; in the
meantime the Territory prospers.
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VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
2. When a British ship rescues refugees at sea, we consider the
need to issue guarantees of resettlement to the countries where
they are landed on a case by case basis.
CASTLE PEAK 'B' POWER STATION
3. This order is a major success for British industry in
cooperation with the Government. It is worth about £550 million.
It will provide between 5,000 and 7,000 jobs over the next 7 years,
many of them in the assisted areas. We congratulate all those
connected with the project and hope that other United Kingdom
firms will take full advantage of the opportunities available
in Hong Kong.
RENEGOTIATION OF THE MULTI-FIBRE ARRANGEMENT
4. We are aware of the importance of trade in textiles and
clothing for Hong Kong's economy. The Territory has always
been efficient in implementing the Bilateral Agreement with
the European Community concluded under the Multi-Fibre Arrangement.
It is, however, too early to speculate on its future. Hong Kong's
case will be carefully considered together with those of all other
interested parties.