TNAG-1227-FCO40-1540-Visit-to-the-UK-by-Sir-Edward-Youde--Governor-of-Hong-Kong---1983 — Page 14

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If, on this basis, arrangements could be agreed that would ensure the maintenance of stability and prosperity in Hong Kong, the British Government would be prepared to recommend to Parliament a bilateral agreement enshrining them and to do its utmost to help with the introduction and implementation of such arrangements.

Ends.