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Arby 16.17,8
CALL ON LORD GLENARTHUR BY MR MARTIN LEE, QC
8 JUNE 1988
Points to Make
[Opening remarks]
Welcome Mr Lee to London again. Glad for opportunity to
continue our discussions.
A, B
Art (16)
Aware of considerable time and effort Mr Lee has devoted to
work of Basic Law Drafting Committee: and now to detailed critique
of first draft of Basic Law. [Copy at A; summary at B.] Have just
received copy. We will be studying it carefully. Will also look at
McGuron book.
Invite Mr Lee to speak.
[Concluding remarks]
Have listened carefully to Mr Lee's remarks. HMG are paying
close attention to all views expressed on draft Basic Law. Will
reflect those we consider well-founded to the Chinese authorities.
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Mr Lee's assessment of articles which need further study is
own. We are looking very carefully at potential
problem areas in the draft, in consultation with Hong Kong
Government and in the light of the comments put forward in Hong
Kong.
Reaffirm our right to satisfy ourselves that Basic Law
accurately reflects Joint Declaration. Reassure Mr Lee that we take
our role in this very seriously.
Mr Lee will be aware that we have contacts with Chinese
through variety of channels over Basic Law. Believe such contacts
have borne some fruit so far. Trust that same will be true in
future: Chinese appear receptive in the main to our views.
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