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higher productivity. This is going to be the great challenge between
management and workers. There is a great need, as I have said before, for
greater co-operation and consultation between management and workers. I
beliove this is perhaps the greatest challenge that faces Hong Kong.
"Before closing I would refer, very briefly, to the actions of a
vory small group of persons who seek, but have clearly failed, to disrupt
the life of the Colony, I have already paid tribute, both by visits and
now on radio and television, to the services rendered by the British soldiers,
the Police
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both regular and auxiliary
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and to the people of Hong Kong
who have stood steadfast and resolute.
It is interesting to note the reaction
of the people of Hong Kong to the early days of the disturbances when some
1,500 young men and women came forward voluntarily to serve in the Auxiliary
Police.
"My task, when I return to London, is to tell the full story not
only to Parliament but to the press. I came hore to learn and I believe
I have learned a great deal. I have been stimulated by the ideas that have
been given me and I shall work upon them.
"I look forward particularly to a restoration of good working
relations between China and Hong Kong, and also betweon China and the United
Kingdom, based on an understanding of their benefit to each other. For our
part, we shall continue to work for this. But I must make it clear that wo
cannot consider any abdication of our authority and responsibilities in
Hong Kong.
"I repeat the assurance that I gave when I came to Hong Kong. This
is the determination of Her Majesty's Government and the British people to
support and to sustain the Colony of Hong Kong.
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