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HONG KONG ARRIVAL STATEMENT: 11 OCTOBER 1986

Delighted to be back. Last here December 1984. Many important

developments since.

Look forward to talks with Governor,

EXCO, LEGCO. Review progress on implementation of Joint Declaration,

discuss other matters of current

concern.

All this against background of

British Government's firm and

continuing commitment to Hong Kong.

Will discharge fully our

responsibility for Hong Kong and

its people: that includes

listening carefully to what Hong

Kong people have to say.