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Question:

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When Britain withdraws completely from Singapore,

the garrison in Hong Kong will be reinforced.

Will

this mean that Hong Kong will have to pay more as

our contribution towards the upkeep of the forces here?

There is considerable feeling in Hong Kong, parti-

cularly among our industralists and merchants, that

Britain's entry into the Common Market will have a

serious effect on the well-being of our economy.

Would you like to comment on this please?

Question:

Question:

Question:

Question:

When the Singapore Prime Minister was in Hong Kong

recently, he suggested that Singapore and Hong Kong

should form an unofficial economic union based on

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give and take" What are your views on this suggestion?

Is a British general election possible in June

this year? How do you evaluate, the chances of your

party being returned to power?

If you lose the next general elections, do you think the Conservatives will make major changes in

policy regarding Hong Kong?

Now that Britain's balance of payments position is

much more favourable than in past years, will Britain

consider more extensive investments and joint enter-

prises, in Hong Kong?

Question: There have been many complaints by Hong Kong

residents that the holder of a Hong Kong passport is

treated by the United Kingdom Government as a "Second

class citizen", and many foreign countries are following

the British example. What are your views on this, sir?

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