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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.
Question of a site is primarily a matter for discussion with Hong
Kong Government.
WHY DID HMG NOT MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN 1984 TO RETAIN OTHER BUILDINGS
IN UK GOVERNMENT SERVICE?
HMG does not own any property in Hong Kong.
WHY DOESN'T HMG OWN ANY PROPERTY IN HONG KONG?
This is a matter for historians. But present position has existed for many years.
WHY DOES THE GARRISON NOT OWN THE MILITARY ESTATE?
The arrangements for military estate hae been covered by successive Defence Costs Agreements between HMG and the Hong Kong
Government.
Under these arrangements, Hong Kong Government makes necessary land available to garrison, at no charge or at a nominal rent.
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The land is surrendered to Hong Kong Government when no longer needed by garrison, or when needed by Hong Kong Government for other public purposes.
In such circumstances Hong Kong Government is committed to providing any necessary facilities elsewhere in Hong Kong.
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