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my proposals are fully consistent with these
agreements and understandings, and with the Basic
Law, I would be more than content for talks to
proceed on this basis.
Q13 Who would be on the British delegation?
A13
Sir Robin McLaren would be the British
representative. He would be supported by a team
which would include Hong Kong Government
officials and a member of the Hong Kong Department in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. These are the people best qualified to provide advice and expertise to Sir Robin.
[If pressed] The Hong Kong Government members
would be Michael Sze, William Ehrman and Peter
Lai and the FCO member would be Peter Ricketts,
Head of Hong Kong Department,
Q14
Is it not true that the real argument now with the
Chinese is over whether Hong Kong Government
officials should be full members of the team?
A14
The position on our delegation is clear. It will include Hong Kong Government officials and there
will be no distinction betwen them and other members
of our tean. As I made clear in my statement to
this Council on 24 October following my visit to Peking, we agreed with the Chinese that discussions
should continue between our two sides in the Joint
Liaison Group, which includes Hong Kong Government
officials (Michael Sze and William Ehrman) as full
members.
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