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This paper contains the Government's observations on

this report (HC281-I of 28 June 1989).

The Government

are most grateful for the Committee's work on the report, The report

which is a valuable contribution to policy on issues of

major concern to Hong Kong. The report offers a

thoughtful analysis of the issues, and makes a series of

important recommendations for the administration of Hong

Kong up to 1997 and beyond.

2.

These observations follow the structure of the

Committee's report:

(i) Introduction: The United Kingdom's obligation to

Hong Kong.

(ii) The Joint Declaration and the Basic Law.

(iii) Actions within Hong Kong.

(iv) British policy and actions.

(v) Vietnamese boat people.

(vi) Summary of conclusions and recommendations.