Presentation of Policy file
HKD 301/1
Private Secretary
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From: R A Burns
Date:
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News Department
15 September 1989
PS/Mr Maude
Mr McLaren
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THE JIMMY YOUNG PROGRAMME : REQUEST FOR AN INTERVIEW
Problem
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1. The Jimmy Young programme have invited the Secretary of State to appear in the week of 6 November to explain Government policy towards Hong Kong.
Recommendation
2. I recommend that the Secretary of State look favourably on this
proposition, subject to further discussion about timing and subject matter, and subject too to progress on the nationality and mandatory
repatriation packages.
Background
3. The Jimmy Young programme will be broadcasting live from Hong
Kong on 2 and 3 November, a week before the Prince and Princess of Wales begin their official visit. The programme intend to seek the views of a representative cross-section of Hong Kong residents on
the future of the colony and what is likely to occur after 1997.
They will also be looking at the plight of the Vietnamese Boat
People and how the issue of repatriation might be resolved. Once
the programme returns to the UK on 6 November, they would like to offer the Secretary of State an opportunity to appear on the programme to explain government policy towards the colony. The interview would last around 15 to 20 minutes and so give him a
useful amount of time to discuss the issues raised during their
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.