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Sir D Watson

lington Why bok

PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts

(cc Parliamentary Unit)

PARLIAILINTARY QUESTION:

1.

LORD GORONWY-ROBERTS'S VISIT TO HONG KONG

I submit a draft reply to the attached question put down by Lord Brockway for oral answer on 4 February.

2.

Lord Brockway has not specified in his question what kinds of reform he has in mind. I have therefore provided Notes for Supplementaries on a wide range of matters on which reforms (or changes) might be proposed. I have cleared them with Hong Kong and also, where appropriate, with Far Eastern Department and the Overseas Labour Adviser.

3.

In case Lord Gorony-Roberts wishes to be reminded of recent questions on Hong Kong affairs in the House of Commons, I have also provided a larger number of references than usual.

21.

Lord Goronwy-Roberts's Private Secretary has asked if the draft answer can be sent to him by 12 noon on 31 January.

B.H. Jimmielly

PP. A C Stuart

29 January 1975

Hong Kong & Indian Ocean Dept.

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