11. TAIWAN
(a) Mr Heath said that the Hong Kong issue was an important
precedent to the issue of Taiwan for the People's Republic of China, and that it was in China's best interests to reach a satisfactory agreement. This view was echoed by a number of
other speakers.
12.
THE NEED FOR TRUST
(a) Mr Heath emphasised the need for good relations with China to ensure the best possible future for Hong Kong. This view was echoed by Sir Bernard Braine (Conservative), Mr Wrigglesworth (SDP) Sir Peter Blaker (Conservative) and Sir Paul Bryan
(Conservative).
13. THE IMPORTANCE OF GATT:
(a) Mr Healey emphasised the importance of Hong Kong's participation
in GATT, the MFA and the continuing convertibility of the Hong Kong dollar.
(b) Mr Miller (Conservative) said that he was surprised that there
had not yet been negotiations with the IMF and GATT over Hong Kong's future status.
14.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
(a) Mr Parry (Labour) pressed for guarantees of continuing religious
freedom in Hong Kong.
15. STATUS OF BRITISH AND OTHER FOREIGN INTERESTS IN HONG KONG
AFTER 1997:
(a) Mr Amery (Conservative) said that there was a continuing role
for British and other foreign interests (including consular protection in Hong Kong after 1997.
(b) Mr Walden (Conservative) and Mr Miller (Conservative) expressed
the hope that there would be a continued British presence in the administration of Hong Kong after 1997.
16.
UNDERTAKINGS:
(a) Mr Amery (Conservative) said that the Government had obligations to members of the Crown Service in Hong Kong, and that we should accept those immigrants who had capital and skills.
(b) Mr Miller (Conservative) said that we should guarantee the