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GENERAL COMPOSITION OF JOINT LIAISON GROUP?

122. Not yet decided. Annex II to Joint Declaration makes clear

that each side shall determine composition of its delegation to

particular meetings of Joint Liaison Group in accordance with

subjects to be discuss and venue chosen for meeting. Same applies to any specialist sub-groups of the Joint Liaison Group which may be

set up by common agreement.

BRITISH REPRESENTATION ON THE JOINT LIAISON GROUP?

123. Too soon to say what form this will take.

HONG KONG REPRESENTATION IN BRITISH DELEGATION?

124. It is clear from the text of Annex II that each side will

determine the composition of its own delegation. We shall of course

ensure that Hong Kong is appropriately represented.

WORKING PROCEDURES?

125. Not yet determined. Annex II to Joint Declaration lays down guidelines for Joint Liaison Group. It says that Group's working procedures will be discussed and decided upon by the two sides in

accordance with these guidelines.

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