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26. Has the Prime Minister any plans to visit Peking

or Hong Kong in 1975? Will you visit China?

Passenger Services to Canton

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Have there been renewed contacts with the Chinese Government on the possibility of opening a direct passenger train service from Hong Kong to Canton? If not, will this matter be raised with the Chinese Authorities?

Similarly, have any discussions been held to allow an air or sea service between Hong Kong and China?

Chinese Representation in Hong Kong

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Has the Chinese Government made any overtures recently to have an official representative permanently resident in Hong Kong?

The Walled City of Kowloon

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There is no question in British law that the Hong Kong Government can exercise jurisdiction over the Walled City. Do you consider that the Chinese Government is no longer sensitive to the political status of the Walled City and that the Hong Kong Government can now enforce legislation over buildings, safety measures and such matters?

Relations with China

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Have Britain's relations with China cooled since the Labour Government came to power? What concrete steps are being taken to improve relations with China?

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