TNAG-1592-FCO40-2177-Appointment-of-Sir-David-Wilson-as-new-Governor-of-Hong-Kong-1987 — Page 150

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SIR D WILSON: TV TRAINING QUESTIONS

Q1.

How do you feel about your appointment and how long do you expect to stay in Hong Kong?

Al.

Very honoured by offer.

Appointment at HM's pleasure. No

Q2.

A2.

Q3.

A3.

Q4.

A4.

Q5.

set period for it.

What do you see

Governorship?

As

as the main priorities of your

regards matters of internal policy, I shall want to consider these at some length. In general, I would hope to continue to build on the very impressive achievements. I would like Hong Kong to continue to be able to face the future with confidence as a dynamic, prosperous and humane

society.

When Hong Kong's interests conflict with

with those of the UK

China or both, would you always put Hong Kong's

interests first?

or

I have been appointed Governor of Hong Kong. I believe

that speaks for itself.

Do you see the further development relations as one of your primary tasks?

of Sino-British

My own primary responsibility from now on will be for Hong Kong. However, I see good relations between Britain and China as a key factor in maintaining Hong Kong's future

stability and prosperity.

What will be your domestic priorities once you take up the Governorship education, social welfare, housing?

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