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4.
Believe agreement provides best possible guarantee of
Hong Kong's continuity stability and prosperity. No hesitation in
commending to people of Hong Kong and to Parliament.
5.
Has been British Government's consistent position that any
agreement reached with Chinese Government on Hong Kong's future must be acceptable also to people of Hong Kong. Assessment Office established to collate their views on acceptability of overall
package. Best method of judging acceptability in particular circumstances of Hong Kong.
6.
Assessors' report and the one produced by the two independent
monitors (Sir P Nairne and Mr Justice Simon Li) of assessment
procedure published end of November and laid before Parliament. [Showed most Hong Kong people find package acceptable.]
[7.
On
December Parliament debated draft agreement
of Hong Kong's views. Decided that ...]
in light
[Additional notes to follow in light of outcome of Parliamentary Debates]
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