Statement by the Foreign Secretary (Sir G Howe)
5 July 1989
I was able to confirm as common ground that the Joint Declaration, with its prospect of the greatest possible
autonomy, remains the best foundation for Hong Kong's future.
In particular, there is scope for reviewing the rate of progress towards representative government. In this, the wishes
of the people of Hong Kong will continue to be fundamental to
our approach.
Secretary of State's statement to the House
16 February 1990
We shall continue to press the case for a faster pace of
democratisation. Opinion in Hong Kong and policy in China on
this matter have both moved a long way since 1984. There will
be further evolution between now and 1997.
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