HUB 026/9
RECE
༥.༔
SCP 1990
TRY
LORD CAITHNESS'
PRESS CONFERENCE
THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 1990
pa
24/9
Opening Remarks
When I came here I said I would fight for Hong
Kong. My six day visit to the Territory has
reinforced this conviction.
Recognise people's concerns and anxieties. But greatly impressed by how many people are planning positively and constructively for a long term future in Hong Kong.
Deeply impressed by all that I have seen
and all that Hong Kong has achieved (eg bustle of container port; speed of university).
Struck by all that Hong Kong people are doing for themselves to build for the
future. In addition you have my assurance that you have and will continue to have -
full backing of the British Government.
Points to cover:
Elections
Airport
Growth of trade with China
Educational expansion