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DSR 11C
Question:
How do you intend to ascertain the views of the
people of Hong Kong?
Answer:
Obviously the wishes of the people of Hong Kong would be
taken into account. The Hong Kong Government already has
well-tried machinery for ascertaining public opinion.
Question:
Is HMG considering a 'lease-back' for Hong Kong on
the lines previously mooted in the context of the
Falkland Islands?
Answer:
No conclusions have been reached.
[If pressed] Of course the position in Hong Kong and
the Falklands is different in that part of the territory
is covered by a lease arrangement but this should not
be taken as prejudging the solution.
Question:
Would HMG be prepared to grand admittance to
the United Kingdom of all British passport holders in Hong
Kong in an emergency, as has been done for the Falkland
Islanders?
Answer:
This is a hypothetical question. Any situation would have
to be considered on its merits.