TNAG-1749-FCO40-2468-Visit-by-Sir-Geoffrey-Howe--Secretary-of-State-for-Foreign-a-1988 — Page 96

FOR PRU USE ONLY PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

Serial no: 2553

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Question no:57

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MR JAMES COUCHMAN (GILLINGHAM) To ask the Secretary of State, when he next plans to visit Hong Kong.

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ANSWER

I paid a visit to Hong Kong from 29 to 31 May. During

the visit I reviewed recent developments in Hong Kong

with the Governor and members of the Executive and

Legislative Councils, and met a wide range of represent-

atives of the community. I also visited a number of major development projects and both a closed centre and a reception centre for Vietnamese boat people.

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