3
DSR 11C
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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:
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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 prejúdging the solution.