24 WILL THE SCHEME INCLUDE "VULNERABLES"
Yes. Any person whose line of work or activities in Hong Kong might cause them to be vulnerable after 1997
will be covered.
25. UK SHOULD TAKE LEAD IN MOBILISING INTERNATIONAL SAFETY
NET?
As I made clear in my statement to the House on 20 December, I hope other countries will now follow our
lead in offering similar assurances to Hong Kong.
This is a British responsibility. But Hong Kong is an international centre, with huge international investment.
Its major trading partners have a strong interest in Hong Kong's continuing stability and prosperity.
Some countries have already found ways to give Hong Kong people assurances without their having to leave Hong Kong. We are be asking partners and allies to consider
taking similar measures.
WHAT IS UNITED STATES' REACTION TO REQUEST THAT THEY
FOLLOW OUR LEAD?
- US authorities sympathetic.
options.
They are examining