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DEBATE ON HONG KONG: OPENING STATEMENT BY THE

SECRETARY OF STATE

Today's Debate is important for two reasons.

First because our subject is Hong Kong. The

territory ranks high among Her Majesty's

Government's priorities: and our

responsibilities towards it are very special

Second, because our Debate is taking

place at a particularly important time for

Hong Kong. Its people are engaged in a

vigorous debate on the draft Basic Law, a

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document which will play a crucial role in

shaping their future.

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