MAJOR SUPPLEMENTARIES
ANNEX B
Already conceded sovereignty?
negotiations without prejudice
for House to decide in the light of outcome and reactions in Hong Kong.
What will you do if things go wrong (eg. in immigration field)?
working for success
aim is to assure a future for Hong Kong people in Hong Kong
speculation about failure is misguided and damaging to confidence.
Negotiating under Chinese duress?
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no concessions made by either side which prejudge final agreement
last word with Parliament
both sides under pressure (eg. Chinese have vital interest in what happens after 1997, very much want negotiated settlement, important economic interests etc.).