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TRANSCRIPT A FORBIGE SBC

BONG TO G PC 4 JULY 1989

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FORRIGE SECRETARY (CONT);

I and the British Government as a whole will take account of

the changed mood in Hong Kong in what we say and do over the coming

sonthe. I shall be going back to London with seven points

particularly in mind.

First, on the question of nationality, we intend to make an

early announcement of a scheme which will make som provision for

people in both the public and private sectors on the basis not

simply of connections with Britain but also of the value of their

service to Hong Kong. The objective of this scheme will be to give

people the confidence to remain in Bong Kong, not to encourage them

to leave.

Second, in Madrid last week I alerted our Burupean Community

partners to the problems which Hong Kong faces and the need for the

international community to rally round Hong Kong. Since my arrival

here I have also been in direct touch with the 6 others countries

that will bo represented at the Bconomic Summit in Paris next week.

We shall continue to work energetically to mobilise the support of

the international comunity on Hong Kongers' behalf over the months

and years ahead.

Third, action on a Bill of Rights is being pursued urgently.