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visiting Britain this coming year, I believe possibly in the middle of the year. I believe he is doing a tour to Europe and he will come to Britain, which we are very very pleased
about.
QUESTION
I would like to know if the content of the talk in the Joint Liaison Group will be kept confidential and, second, how will the people of Hong Kong be informed so that we will not repeat the experience of the negotiations in the
past two years?
PRIME MINISTER
Yes, of course, the content and discussions in a
Joint Liaison Group will be confidential.
You simply could
not work that kind of group unless they were confidential.
But we have kept closely in touch with Hong Kong people throughout this time and, of course, the Joint Liaison Group
will keep in touch, as we always have.
you need have any worries on that score.
So I do not think
Again, I repeat that our prime concern in entering into these negotiations and seeking the Agreement was the
future of the people of Hong Kong.
QUESTION
Since the talks of the Joint Liaison Group will be kept confidential, how will the views of the Hong Kong people
be reflected?
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