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(Not a genuine review? Options excluded? Outcome fixed?)
5.
Not so. We have repeatedly stated that this will be a genuine review covering all the various aspects covered in the Green Paper. We have no preconceived view on outcome.
(Details of discussions with Chinese?)
6.
Future of Hong Kong's political structure clearly an area where it is very important for Hong Kong that there should be no misunderstanding between China and Britain. We have regular
contacts with Chinese Government on whole range of Hong Kong
issues. Sure these will continue.
[If pressed]
Would not be appropriate for me to go into details of our exchanges.
(Will arrangements be made soon to introduce Ombudsman/Commissioner for Administration in Hong Kong?)
7.
Understand Hong Kong Government has announced its intention to introduce legislation on this in near future. Matter for Hong
Kong.
(Will Chinese be consulted?)
8.
Would no doubt wish to include such a development in our close and regular exchanges of views with Chinese Government on important Hong Kong issues.
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