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two sides. Inevitably, these contacts were

temporarily

suspended in June. The Group has recently resumed its

activities and will now meet again in December. I hope that

it will then, as previously, produce a steady stream of

solid work. Much still remains to be done before 1997.

49.

The confidentiality of proceedings in the JLG has

often led to misunderstandings in Hong Kong about its role

From time to time it has been suggested

and

activities.

that the British and Chinese Governments take decisions in

the JLG in which Hong Kong plays no part. I can assure you

that this is not the case. Two members of the Hong Kong

administration sit as members of the British side of the

JLG and many more attend its meetings. All subjects on the

agenda of JLG meetings are thoroughly discussed beforehand

between the British and Hong Kong Governments. And the

Executive Council is kept fully informed of all proceedings

and is consulted on all major issues of policy. Hong Kong

contribution to the work of the JLG. We will

makes а full

continue to do so.

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