TNAG-1840-FCO40-2615-House-of-Commons-Select-Committee-on-Foreign-Affairs-enquiry-1989 — Page 14

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Mr Howell raised with the Secretary of State a general idea about a continuing joint parliamentary role in Hong Kong for the PNC and Westminster. He drew a parallel with the arrangements for the JLG to continue in being for 2 years after the transfer of sovereignty. He wondered if such an arrangement might have a similarly reassuring effect. The Secretary of State expressed doubts about the feasibility of this.

1 March 1989

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PS/Lord Glenarthur

PS/Mr Eggar

Mr Teasdale

Mr Gillmore

Mr McLaren

Mr Holt, PRU

Mr Millington, FED

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(R N Peirce)