(d) Annual report on developments should be published and debated
by Parliament.
(e) Guarantees on personal security should be given to government
servants liable to possible victimisation after 1997.
(f) "Operation Haven" should be considered.
(g) Hong Kong representation on JLG would be desirable.
(h) Hong Kong representation in drafting Basic Law is something for
Hong Kong people to discuss with Chinese Government.
(i) Moves towards representative government must not upset
stability but system must be in place by 1997.
(j) Government should strongly promote investment opportunities for
UK businesses in Hong Kong.
EDWARD HEATH
(a)
UK has great responsibility for Hong Kong up until 1997. "Operation Haven" would be impractical.
(b)
(c)
China meticulous in observing international obligations.
(d) Important not to drag our feet on moves towards representative
government.
(e) Government must take much broader attitude to investment in
joint UK/China ventures in light of agreement.
DAVID HEATHCOAT-AMORY
(a) Hong Kong's international trading rights and quota allocations
must be safeguarded.
(b)
Representative government: does not like functional
constituences.
DAVID HOWELL
(a) Hong Kong should have representation on JLG and in drafting
Basic Law.
(5) Decisions on how to select members of EXCO and Governor must be
made before 1988; strong government essential to prevent
infiltration by Peking cadres.
(c)
Annual report on developments essential.
(d) Hong Kong's autonomy as a separate region must be recognised internationaly.
(e) Nationality: post-1997 passports must have international
recognition.
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