DSR 11 (Revised Sept 85)
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The Rt Hon Edward Heath MBE MP
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In Confidence
Thank you for your letter of 20 February about your
recent visit to Hong Kong.
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I note what you say about the feelings of some
people in Hong Kong about the timetable for direct
elections there. I am however encouraged by the general
reaction in Hong Kong to the White Paper, which has been
positive and welcoming. This has reinforced my view that
the decisions in the White Paper are a balanced and
reasonable response to the views of Hong Kong people on
this issue. In steering a course which aims to provide
continuity and durability in Hong Kong's system of
representative government, the White Paper should help to
strengthen confidence in all sections of Hong Kong
society.
You asked about the immigration and employment
prospects of Hong Kong Chinese who may wish to come to
work in this country. There are various channels
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