03-APR-1991 08:23
Gallagher
FOREIGN SECRETARY
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HONG KONG
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Government of Hong Kong.
QUESTION:
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OMELCO 3 APRIL 1991
FOREIGN SECRETARY :
that
I told them exactly the approach that I was going to make
which is what I told you yesterday that we believe in consultation
but not in control. There were many views expressed, some people
were in favour of a more conciliatory attitude towards Peking, some
a less conciliatory, there was a very wide range of views expressed,
which is normal.
QUESTION:
Inaudible.
FOREIGN SECRETARY:
Throughout the meetings I have had this morning I have been
equipped with arguments to make, points to make, arising out of
experience in Hong Kong and that will be very useful.
QUESTION:
What about the airport project?
FOREIGN SECRETARY:
The point I will be making about the airport project in
Peking is clearly that if Hong Kong is to keep up with Singapore,
keep up with Japan, keep up with Taiwan it needs a modern airport.
It has been explained to me very vividly today the shortcomings of
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