HONG KONG BILL: VIEWS EXPRESSED BY LORDS DURING THE DEBATE ON THE
HONG KONG AGREEMENT, 10 DECEMBER 1984
EARL OF BIRKENHEAD
a)
b)
Democratic body should be elected that would be truly
representative of Hong Kong's interests.
Full confidence in China's pledges because of: her past behaviour; implications for Taiwan; and modernisation programme.
LORD CLEDWYN OF PENRHOS
a)
b)
c)
d)
Strong arguments for annual report.
PLA in Hong Kong: China should give assurance that it will obey
local laws.
Fate of Chinese soldiers in British Forces after 1997?
Consultation with Hong Kong on drafting of Basic Law is important
to sustain confidence.
LORD DAVIES OF LEEK
a) Must look after pension and career interests of Hong Kong HMOCS.
LORD FANSHAWE OF RICHMOND
a)
b)
c)
Can a free democratic system really flourish if candidates and
voters risk being called to account in 1997?
How will China prevent i immigration into Hong Kong from Guangdong
after 1997?
Those who choose to take up British nationality should have inalienable right to retain it in years ahead.
d) Should try to arrange for "Unofficials" to be represented on JLG.
LORD GEDDES
a)
b)
Government should urge countries to lift visa requirements f Hong Kong BDTCs and ensure that holders of post-1997 passpor will not be disadvantaged.
Importance of word "British" coming first in title of new trav
documents.
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