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Governor's statement on John Major's candidacy
for the leadership of the Conservative Party
The following is the Governor, the Rt Hon Christopher Patten's statement on the Rt Hon John Major's candidacy for the leadership of the Conservative Party today (Friday):
"John Major has made a brave, serious and sensible decision. It is intolerable that the good government of Britain should be held to ransom by abject party squabbles. I will of course have no vote in any contest should there (unwisely) be one. But speaking personally, I am sure that any Conservative MP intelligently concerned about the future of the country and the Conservative Party will give John Major the unequivocal support that he deserves for his record, his integrity, and his commitment to a decent and successful future for Britain."
End/Friday, June 23, 1995
Governor's statement on the Foreign Secretary's retirement
The following is the statement of the Governor, the Rt Hon Christopher Patten, on the Rt Hon Douglas Hurd's announcement of his retirement as Foreign Secretary today (Friday);
"Douglas Hurd has been an outstanding Foreign Secretary and a great supporter of Hong Kong. He has been one of my closest and best friends in politics and I shall obviously miss him. However, the Government's policy on Hong Kong commitment to standing up for the Joint Declaration and all that it means for the Territory - will continue, whoever replaces him.
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I send Douglas and Judy my best wishes."
End/Friday, June 23, 1995
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