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This sustained level of interest is very
welcome to the Government. It is also a
source of reassurance and encouragement to the
people of Hong Kong. As I discovered during
my recent visit to the territory, the
continuing commitment of the Government and of
Parliament to Hong Kong is greatly valued.
Our first debate on Hong Kong this year
focussed largely on representative government
in the territory. I later made a statement on
the White Paper published by the Hong Kong
Government on the same issue. That document
attracted some criticism in this House at the
But it is now clear that it has been
generally well received in Hong Kong. Most
people there regard it as a forward-looking
time.
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