TNAG-0278-FCO40-314-Visit-of-Secretary-of-State-for-Foreign-and-Commonwealth-Aff-1970 — Page 119

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The appointment of the next Governor of Hong Kong

is a matter for you, Sir. Have you made up your mind

on who is to succeed Sir David Trench? Is there any

likelihood of Sir David's term of office being extended:

in view of the petition signed by many local organisations

and individuals asking for Sir David to remain.

There have been comments that the people of Hong

Kong should be consulted by you, Sir, in the appointment

of our next Governor? What are your views on this?

Are you having talks with the Governor and others

on constitutional reforms in Hong Kong during your

brief visit here?

Question: What are your views on the development of an

effective system of self-government in Hong Kong?

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Will the proposals for the establishment of three

kinds of local authority lead eventually to elections

to the Legislative Council?

The lease of the New Territories will expire in

27 years' time. Many people in Hong Kong fear that

when the lease expires, Britain will return Hong Kong

to China. Because of this, many Hong Kong families havesenigrated overseas and others plan to do so. Does the United Kingdom Government have any plans for starting

negotiations with China for an extension of the lease

of the New Territories?

The Chinese Government has recently released a number

of British subjects detained in China. Would you comment

on this aspect of Ang1,-Chinese relationship?

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