3.
Doubts
Britain responsible for question of Hong Kong people's emigration. Believed she will shoulder this responsibility. over workability of memoranda on nationality, but people should not harp on the issue as it reflected doubts about China's promises. (Hong Kong telegram 3246 18 October)
4.
Congratulations on agreement and co-operative atmosphere
created. Any discussions with Chinese about Hong Kong Chinese representation on JLG? Any objections from China to development of
directly elected institutions 1997? Can agreement be "flexibly
evolved" to take account of views?
(Commons questions and answers, 25 October)
5. What is important is not only success in Hong Kong, but
development of better relationship with China. (Commons debate on
Queen's Speech, 9 November).
CHARLES KENNEDY (SDP)
1. Parliament would debate Hong Kong ever 2-3 years to fulfil its
commitment during transition. Two dissenting LEGCO officials represented views of some people, but most people in Hong Kong satisfied with agreement. Government should allow local councillors to become a delegates to China's consultative councils or National
People's Congress to promote mutual understanding.
(Hong Kong press conference: GIST 22 October)
2.
Serious and continuing anxiety over who will draw up Basic Law
and what it will be. Will direct Hong Kong representation in British delegation to JLG ensure that Hong Kong view on Basic Law
content will be safeguarded in event of conflict between Basic Law
and Chinese constitution?
(Questions and answers following Secretary of State's statement 25
October)
SIR ANTHONY KERSHAW (Conservative)
1.
No possibility of Parliament seeking amendments to the Joint Declaration. The book cannot be reopened. Parliament will accept the agreement. Debate on proposed changes in status of Hong Kong residents holding British passports will probably be heated. (Hong Kong press summary 2 October).
2. British passport holders and COI holders should be given equal travel rights, as status of BDTCs and non-BDTCs would be the same