TNAG-1587-FCO40-2171-Future-of-Hong-Kong-British-Consulate-General-1986 — Page 11

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FOLLOWING IS TEXT OF HONG KONG GOVERNMENT NOTE TO BE CONSIDERED

AT MEETING ON 19 SEPTEMBER.

BEGINS

THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTE IS TO EXAMINE THE VARIOUS OPTIONS OF ACCOMMODATING THE BRITISH CONSULATE-GENERAL IN THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONSULATE-GENERAL

2. DEALLY UNITED KINGDOM SHOULD HAVE APPROPRIATE PURPOSE-BUILT FACILITIES FOR ITS CONSULATE-GENERAL IN HONG KONG. IT WOULD BE PREFERABLE THAT THE BRITISH TRADE COMMISSION AND THE PRITISH COUNCIL ARE ALSO HOUSED IN THE CONSULATE-GENERAL BUILDING. AT PRESENT THE BRITISH TRADE COMMISSION AND THE BRITISH COUNCIL ARE ACCOMMODATED IN LEASED COMMERCIAL PREMISES IN CENTRAL AND WAN CHAI RESPECTIVELY.