iv.
DEFENCE
THE HONG KONG GARRISON
21. The main provisions of the Defence Costs Agreement, which
came into force in April last year, were announced to the House
on 19 December 1975. As my right honourable Friend the
Secretary of State for Defence told my honourable Friend the
member for Sheffield Heeley (Mr Hooley) on 9 November last, we
are satisfied that the Agreement remains in the best interests
of both Her Majesty's Government and the Hong Kong Government.
V.
CHINESE ASPECTS
THE FUTURE OF HONG KONG AND THE EXPIRY OF THE LEASE
1997 is
22. Her Majesty's Government will continue to administer
Hong Kong in the interests of those who live there.
still quite a long way ahead and a great deal will have
happened by then, not only in the area but in other parts of
the world as well. It is not possible to predict what the
circumstances will be so far in the future.
DEVELOPMENTS IN CHINA
23. Recent developments in China have had no significant
effect on Anglo/Chinese relations and the confidence of Her
Majesty's Government in the continuing development of Hong Kong
has not been shaken by them. Anglo/Chinese relations remain
excellent and practical contacts over Hong Kong are friendly
and helpful. Her Majesty's Government see no reason why
Hong Kong should become an issue in Anglo/Chinese relations.
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