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visiting Britain this coming year, I believe possibly in the middle of the year. I believe he is doing a tour to Europe and he will come to Britain, which we are very very pleased

about.

QUESTION

I would like to know if the content of the talk in

the Joint Liaison Group will be kept confidential and, second, how will the people of Hong Kong be informed so that we will not repeat the experience of the negotiations in the

past two years?

PRIME MINISTER

Yes, of course, the content and discussions in a

Joint Liaison Group will be confidential.

You simply could

not work that kind of group unless they were confidential. But we have kept closely in touch with Hong Kong people throughout this time and, of course, the Joint Liaison Group will keep in touch, as we always have.

you need have any worries on that score.

So I do not think

Again, I repeat that our prime concern in entering

into these negotiations and seeking the Agreement was the

future of the people of Hong Kong.

QUESTION

Since the talks of the Joint Liaison Group will be kept confidential, how will the views of the Hong Kong people

be reflected?