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division HMG's intention
House of Commons had a full opportunity to debate the agreement
December 1984, and the House of Lords on
10 December 1984. Both
Houses passed motions approving without a to sign the agreement. Ministers can recall these debates in order to limit further discussion of the agreement's detailed provisions, as opposed to the draft legislation itself.
5.
An appendix to the se notes lists the general questions, not directly related to the Bill, which it is considered are most likely
to be raised in debate and provides a suggested line to take on Ministers will also be provided with a comprehensive list of
for supplementaries covering every aspect of the
the Hong Kong
each.
notes
agreement.
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