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be a broad expansion on a w de front, and this is

what the Hong Kong Government has sought to

achieve. It is up to the Hong Kong Government

to decide the level of taxation best suited to

local conditions.

6)

One of the MPs said that he was insulted by a Police Officer and demanded openly his dismissal.

Would any action be taken by the British Government?

7)

A.

This matter is under investigation complying with

the law and it would be inappropriate and improper

for me to comment on it at this stage.

There have been several speculative press reports recently about the choice of the next Governor of Hong Kong. Has the Minister any announcement to make?

A.

We assume the Minister will wish to choose his own words/

1)

Part Two

Sino-British Relations

(Possible questions only)

Is the present British Government proposing to make any changes in its foreign policy towards China?

2)

It was reported that Chairman Hua Guofeng, the Chinese Premier, is expected to pay an official visit to Britain later this year. Has any date been fixed for the visit? Would the British Government raise with China such matters as the expiration of the New Territories lease in 1997?

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Do you envisage that there is an opportunity for an

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