142.
Further efforts will also ba Made to improve the quality of performance by improved staff management, better manpower forecasting and caroor planning and more
more and better
training.
143.
One of the factors contributing to an effective and
contented public servico ic a remuneration policy which is regarded as fair both by the public servants themselves and by the community they serve. In this respect, the Government is indebted to the Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service which, under the able chairmanship of Sir S.Y. Chung, has done much to bring about the establishment of rational and appropriate salary levels and structures in the public service.
(8)
THE FUTURE OF HONG KONG
144.
The Prime Minister's visits to China and to Hong Kong, the first by a British Prime Minister in office are still vivid in our minda. I should like to record here the appreciation of
and
the Government
understanding,
·
and people of Hong Kong for her
her concern and and for her reaffirmation. of Her Majesty's Government's responsibility and commitment to the people of
this territory.
145.
In Peking, Mrs Thatcher held far-reaching discussiono, in a friendly atmosphere, on the future of Hong Kong with Chairman Deng Xiaoping and Premier Zhao Ziyang. In the words of the joint statement issued after the Prime Minister's moeting with Chairman Deng: "Both sides nade clear their respective positions on this subject. They agreed to onter into talks
talks through diplomatic channels, following the vicit, with a common aim of maintaining the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong". The agroomont to start talks, and the endorsement of the common objective at the highest level were a significant achievement. The Gearch for a satisfactory
Bolution has been given new impetus.
44
/146.
The