TNAG-1372-FCO40-1818-Ministerial-visits-from-the-UK-to-Hong-Kong-1985 — Page 89

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CONFIDENTIAL

MR RENTON'S VISIT TO HONG KONG (27-31 OCTOBER 1985)

22. PRESS CONFERENCE

(To be filled out in Hong Kong)

1.

Great pleasure to have visited Hong Kong.

first of many visits.

2.

Hope the

Extremely worthwhile visit. Meetings with Governor and officials, EXCO, UMELCO and with a wide cross-section of Hong Kong people. Learned much about hopes and fears

of people of Hong Kong.

3.

Attended first session of LEGOO with elected

members. Conscious of importance of occasion. HMG fully

understands need for Hong Kong to develop a

Government which

representative

needs and customs.

4.

system of

accords with its own

Very conscious of special nature of my responsibilities for Hong Kong. Will keep in close touch with developments here, and hope to visit again.

5.

Finally like to reiterate HMG's continuing

commitment to Hong Kong. Will continue to

responsibilities as administering power up

1997.

Will continue to promote Hong Kong's

internationally.

fulfil our

to 1

July

interests

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