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the need to maintain relations with the People's Republic
As indicated above, they of China (paragraph 4.25). attach importance to a frank and constructive dialogue and close cooperation with the Chinese Government over
Hong Kong. The Government fully agree with the Committee
that they must make every effort to present British views
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
British representation in Hong Kong (paragraph 4.31) work is urgently underway on identifying a suitable site for a
future Consulate-General. The Government's aim is to
have an appropriately conspicuous and prestigious presence that will reflect our continuing commitment to
Hong Kong. They intend to finalise their plans as soon
as is practicable. 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 atand was
allocated by the Hong Kong Government to the OD for use
by British forces. In accordance with the long standing
procedure agreed between the British and Hong Kong
Governments, when the MOD no longer require the land and
buildings they will revert to Hong Kong Government.
decision on their future use would need to take account
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of other planned developments in the area including those
on the future Central/Wanchai reclamation.
The
Government see no scope for using the HMS Tamar site for
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