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98. Mr. FEARN (United Kingdom) said his delegation had greatly enjoyed the
It was discussion and was grateful for the Committee's courtesy and patience. understandable that the discussion should have focused on Hong Kong, and he hoped that a number of points relating to that territory had been clarified.
99. One final clarification he wished to make was that any deficiencies in the draft Basic Law must be taken up with the Government of China, not with the United Kingdom Government.
100. The CHAIRMAN thanked the members of the United Kingdom delegation for co-operating with the Committee and answering its questions most effectively. He was sure that the Committee's concerns would be conveyed to the
United Kingdom Government. report was 18 August 1989.
The deadline for submission of the third periodic
The meeting rose at 1.25 p.m.