PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO HONG KONG : 4-5 SEPTEMBER 1991
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STUDENTS' DEMOCRACY CONFERENCE: WHY DID HKG REFUSE ENTRY TO
DISSIDENTS?
Immigration policy a matter for Hong Kong Government.
Hong Kong Government staunchly upholds the right of Hong
Kong residents freely to express themselves, within the law.
But as the HKG has stated on several occasions it does not
want Hong Kong to be used as a battlefield for other peoples political battles.
HONG KONG GARRISON
HMG committed to keeping adequate defence forces in Hong
Kong. Need to tie in carefully the gradual withdrawal of
the garrison and the Police takeover of certain garrison
duties.
- Forces proved their worth recently in rescue operation for
oil barge in trouble in South China Sea.
(Defensive) Discussions are continuing with the Chinese
over their defence requirements in Hong Kong.
CIVIL SERVICE
- Believe Hong Kong is well served by its civil service.
Only natural that there will be ups and downs in morale but confident that this has not affected efficiency.
MTHAXS/1
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