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DEBATE ON HONG KONG: OPENING STATEMENT BY THE
SECRETARY OF STATE
Today's Debate is important for two reasons.
First because our subject is Hong Kong. The
territory ranks high among Her Majesty's
Government's priorities: and our
responsibilities towards it are very special
Second, because our Debate is taking
place at a particularly important time for
Hong Kong. Its people are engaged in a
vigorous debate on the draft Basic Law, a
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document which will play a crucial role in
shaping their future.
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