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VISIT TO HONG KONG

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I took the opportunity of my recent visit to Japan to spend two

days in Hong Kong. This was the first time a Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary had visited the Colony.

I had no official engagements other than two informal meetings

one with the Governor and senior British officials and the other with

the unofficial members of the Executive and Legislative Councils.

I had a good talk with the Governor.

The administration of the Colony runs well given the limitations

imposed by our inability, because of China, to make any move towards

self-government or independence.

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The arrangements are, of course, old fashioned and, inevitably, paternalistic. The economy is booming and the progress in housing,

example is impressive

There are, however, problems

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field in our relations with them.

what we can do to improve matters.

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particularly in the commercial

I am following these up to see

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If the question of the Long Term Study comes up, the Secretary of State may say that he hopes to discuss this with his colleagues on the Hong Kong Ministerial Committee next week.

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