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VISIT TO HONG KONG BY LORD GLENARTHUR: 16-19 SEPTEMBER 1987
STATEMENT ON ARRIVAL
1.
Delighted to be her in Hong Kong. A triple first for me:
first visit to territory
my first visit overseas as Minister of State in the FCO Hong Kong is my first port of call.
Demonstrates importance which British Government attaches to Hong Kong and its future.
Shall be
2. Full and busy programme for the days ahead. meeting Governor and ExCo. Wish to brief myself thoroughly on all problems facing the territory. Hope to see as much as I
We follow closely can, talk widely with Honng Kong people.
from London all developments in Hong Kong, but no substitute to seeing for myself.
Look forward to meeting and talking to members of press as
Will be answering I go through my programme in days ahead.
3.
your questions at press conference arranged for Saturday
afternoon.
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