CONFIDENTIAL
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
London SW1A 2AH
5 December 1984
Dear Philip,
A draft agreement between the British and Chinese Governments on the future of Hong Kong was initialled in Peking on 26 September. The agreement provides for the termination of British sovereignty over Hong Kong from 1 July 1997, when Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Provided that Parliament gives its approval the agreement will be signed on 19 December in Peking.
I enclose the latest draft of the Hong Kong Bill currently under preparation, which will deal with the termination of sovereignty, nationality, amendment to statutes and diplomatic privileges and immunities. The Bill will affect Her Majesty's prerogative and interests. Subject to the approval of Her Majesty of the necessary submission regarding the Royal Prerogative, the Bill will be introduced into Parliament in January.
Against this background, the Foreign Secretary would be grateful if the attached submission could be placed before Her Majesty for approval.
Your ever
Len Appleyar
(L V Appleyard) Private Secretary
The Rt Hon Sir Philip Moore KCVO KCB CMG Buckingham Palace
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