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strongest possible representations to the Chinese Government in
order to seek a remedy.
JOINT LIAISON GROUP
HONG KONG OFFICIAL AND UNOFFICIAL REPRESENTATION
8. It is clear from the text of Annex II that each side will
determine the composition of its own delegation. Our delegation will include officials from the Hong Kong Government. Beyond that
there will be scope for the views of the people of Hong Kong to be
taken fully into account.
9. [If pressed on Unofficial representation.] The Joint Liaison Group will be a governmental body staffed by officials on both sides. But there will be all the usual ways in which Hong Kong people can be consulted and their views taken into account.
BASIC LAW
HONG KONG PARTICIPATION IN DRAFTING
10. Drafting of Basic Law is a matter for the Chinese Government. They have made it clear however that people of Hong Kong will be
consulted. I have no doubt that the Chinese Government are aware of
the strong views of Hong Kong people on this subject.
UK COMMITMENT TO HONG KONG UP TO 1997
11. The agreement provides for continuing British administrative responsibility for Hong Kong up to 1997. We shall continue to discharge this responsibility fully and effectively.
NATIONALITY
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF SAR AND NEW-STYLE PASSPORTS?
12.
Both SAR and new-style British passports will contain clear
reference to the holder's right of abode in Hong Kong SAR. SAR government will be assisted or authorised by Central People's
Government to conclude visa abolition agreements. HMG will do all
they can to secure for holders of new-style British passports the
s ame access to other countries as that enjoyed at
enjoyed at present by holders
of BDTC passports. Every reason to be confident of international
acceptance of these passports.
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