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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

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Question no: 97

4/5/88

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TEXT OF QUESTION:

before

28/4/88

NOON

To ask the Secretary of State,

Party

MR TIM YEO (SOUTH SUFFOLK)

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what representations he has received about progress with transition to Chinese sovereignty in Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement.

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(Minister)

LORD GLENARTHUR

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NOON

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for answer by

MR.

EGGAR..

(Minister)

ANSWER

My rhi friend has

I have received no representations on the general question of the

transition in Hong Kong. Good progress is being made in the

implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration. The Sino-

British Joint Liaison Group and the Land Commission have held

successful meetings, and have concluded agreements on a number

of important issues which will facilitate a smooth transfer of

Government in 1997.

copy to

Private Secretary

MR. EGGAR P/S

(Minister)

Parliamentary

Clerk

authorised

Cottun..

(Head of Dept)

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