the answer.
Defence Lands
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Cannot comment publically on details of discussions in
We want to get a deal which is right for Hong Kong.
Negotiating strenuously.
JLG.
Nationality (BNA 1981 Children) (Dr Leong)
We are engaged in
Know this is a matter of concern.
discussions about it with new Home Office Ministers and will
let you have news as soon as we can.
CFA
- The agreement reached may not be perfect, but it enables the Court to be set up well before 1997, which we think
would be the best way of protecting Hong Kong's post-1997 judicial system. Need to think very carefully whether it would be in Hong Kong interests to delay until after 1997.
- We do not think the agreement is in breach of the JD>
ICJ Report
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We have only recently received a full copy of this very
lengthy report. We shall of course be studying it
carefully.
- We do not agree with the criticism of the Joint
Declaration. We believe the Joint Declaration remains the
best basis for maintaining the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong, together with its existing lifestyle, rights and
freedoms.
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