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DEBATE ON HONG KONG: OUTLINE OF OPENING SPEECH
INTRODUCTION
2 5 JAN 1988
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Welcome opportunity to bring House up to date on Hong Kong.
Recall previous useful debates on Hong Kong. Always encouraged
by strength and unanimity of support on both sides of House. Hope
can continue.
Annual Report is comprehensive. Speaks for itself. Will not
duplicate it in opening remarks. Just highlight key themes.
IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINT DECLARATION
Close and cordial relationship with PRC has continued.
Met Wu three times. Wu will visit UK in March.
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China remain, like us, committed to full and faithful
implementation of JD.
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CONTINUITY SENSITIVITY:
CANDER SHOULD CAUSE AS
MANDIQUER
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: PASSING ON
UTTLE BREAK IN
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Ability of two governments to work together constructively and
harmoniously key to HK's continued success.
Passhe POSSIBLE
Good Sino-British relation essential framework in which policies
on Hong Kong must be formulated and implemented.
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AND ORL + UK
HONG KONG KNOWS THAT WELL
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And PRC uk bou attrrute weed for HK vrews to bo headed. Lury ingowns MUNITS
BOTH APRECIATE NEED FOR HONG KONG VIEWS TO BE HELDED. LIVELY MIGOROUS Solid practical achievements of JLG (mention some) are fruits of our good relations: that is good news for/Hong Kong.
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Impornman:
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FULL CONSULTATION WITH HONG KONG
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Sensitive to need to take full account of HK views on all
matters relating to future.
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Governor a regular visitor here. Lord Glenarthur visited Hong
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