E: CONSULATE GENERAL
WHAT IS HMG'S PLAN FOR A CONSULATE GENERAL?
Planning for suitably prestigious well-located building that will symbolise our continuing interest in, and commitment to, Hong
Kong.
WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATE OF YOUR PREPARATIONS?
Have had discussions with Hong Kong Government about possible
sites. Also in touch with developers. But no decisions yet.
WHY NOT RETAIN THE HMS TAMAR SITE?
HMS Tamar site is not ours to retain, except for garrison purposes. HMG do not own the site or buildings. Land not required by garrison reverts to Hong Kong Government.
HMS Tamar is Crown property, held by the Crown in the right of
Hong Kong, not right of UK.
HMS Tamar site is part of military estate. We are committed to discussing with Chinese what arrangements will be made for transfer of defence responsibilities. No agreement yet reached with Chinese on future use of Tamar site; would be affected by plans for new reclamation to provide new development land in Central/Wanchai area.
WHY DID HMG NOT REACH AGREEMENT ON THIS WITH CHINESE AT TIME OF
JOINT DECLARATION?
Joint Declaration provides that HMG may establish a Consulate
General in Hong Kong after 1997.
That was key point to get settled in the negotiations.
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