Statement by Baroness Dunn
24th April, 1992
He is highly
I am very glad that it is confirmed that Mr.
Christopher Patten will be the next Governor of Hong Kong.
Mr. Patten is a very senior member of the Conservative
Party with an impressive record of departmental
responsibilities as a cabinet Minister.
respected for his political abilities. I am sure that his
talents will be particularly useful to Hong Kong during
these crucial years of political evolution. Mr. Patten's
direct access to the
the British Prime Minister and Foreign
Secretary will ensure that Hong Kong is kept high on the
British agenda. I look forward to welcoming him and his
wife to Hong Kong and working with him.
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