the continuing importane sj Hong Kong for British interests and
the need to maintain relations with the People's Republic
of China (paragraph 4.25). As indicated above, they coutuve
to attach importance to a frank and constructive dialogue
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and elese cooperation with the Chinese Government over and will pursue a frank and colustructive dialogue with them to this end.
Hong Kong
The Government furry agree with the Committee
contine to musty
ort
that they must, make every effort to present British views
every
and policies vigorously to Hong Kong, and to listen to
and take account of the views of Hong Kong people
(paragraph 4.29). They are devoting increasing time and
resources to these important matters.
16. As regards the Committee's recommendations on
entati
British representation in Hong Kong (paragraph 4.31) work
is urgently underway on identifying a suitable site for a
Go verament's
future Consulate-General.
a
The aim is to
have an appropriately conspicuous and prestigious
reflect
presence that will reflect our continuing commitment to
Hong Kong They intend to finalise their plans as soon-
SELLA FAL as is practicable.
J
They note the recommendation that HMS
Tamar should be used as the site of the new
Consulate-General (paragraph 4.32). The land on, which
HMS Tamar and the Prince of Wales building stand was
allocated by the Hong Kong Government to the MD
OD for use
by British forces. In accordance with the long/standing
procedure agreed between the British and Hong Kong
by the MOD, Governments, when the MOD no longer required the land and
the
When they are
buildings they will revert to Hong Kong Government.
future
A
decision on their future use would need to take account
of other planned developments in the area including those
on the future Central/Wanchai reclamation
lation
The
Government see no scope for using the HMS Tamar site for
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