TNAG-1892-FCO40-2685-Visits-by-Sir-Geoffrey-Howe-and-by-Douglas-Hurd--Secretaries-1989 — Page 113

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democratic country.

Anything less will not ensure the safety of all the people

of Hong Kong. Anything less will be inconsistent with British

honour.

Stability and prosperity in Hong Kong can only be maintained

if the people here fell secure. Only on the basis of such

personal security can Hong Kong build up a democratic society in

which human rights are guaranteed.

It is four weeks since the massacres in Beijing, and yet the

British Government has done nothing to restore confidence in Hong

Kong.

It is incumbent upon Britain to provide for the security of

all the people of Hong Kong. It is incumbent upon Britain to

restore citizenship rights of all Hong Kong British nationals.

Britain should uphold its traditional

honour and devise means to overcome

difficulties may exist.

Right of abode must be restored

sense of duty and

whatever practical

immediately and

occur in

unconditionally. It cannot be put off until massacres

Hong Kong.

Sponsor: ROAD

Convenors and Supporters: Federation of Civil Service Unions

The Hong Kong Observers

The Hong Kong Branch of Justice

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