CONFIDENTIAL
own
while we pursue the long-term strategy there
is a clear
political need for further UK assistance for Hong Kong
over resettlement, if we are to fulfill our
commitments to the territory and to persuade other
countries also to do more to help.
4.
Discussion on this subject might be broached with a
question about Mr Waddington's conclusions following his
visit to Hong Kong in September.
Colton
14 October 1986
CO Hum
Hong Kong Department