TNAG-2362-FCO40-3433-Visit-by-John-Major--UK-Prime-Minister--to-Hong-Kong--Septem-1991 — Page 5

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Background

1.

Mr Foulkes has asked a number of questions on Hong Kong, and took a leading role for the Opposition during the

passage of the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990.

The PQ office at No 10 tell us that they have a standard

reply for questions involving Prime Ministerial meetings

with private individuals.

2.

The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary attended a

dinner arranged by the prominent businessman Mr Algy Cluff

and hosted by Mr Li Ka-Shing on the evening of 5 September

during the Prime Minister's visit to Hong Kong. Others

present were Mr C H Tung, Mr David Tang, Mr Thomas Chen,

Mr Simon Murray and the Hon Michael Kadoorie. We understand

that Mr Graham Bright MP was also present. We do not know whether any No 10 officials participated.

I attach copies of Mr Foulkes' recent PQs on Hong Kong and Dod and Parliamentary Profiles entries.

3.

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