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18 MAY '92 13:58

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STATEMENT BY THE RT HON DOUGLAS HURD CBE MP

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS"

I am absolutely delighted that Chris Patten has accepted the appointment of Governor of Hong Kong. know him very well, both professionally and as a persona friend. I am certain he has all the necessary qualiti

for this demanding task.

Chris Patten will bring to the Governorship a wealth of political experience and intellectual talent He is the right person to guide Hong Kong through the next five years towards the stable and prosperous futu

we all want for the territory. I look forward to wor

closely with him.

BACKGROUND (UNATTRIBUTABLE)

Mr Patten served with Mr Hurd when he was Secre

of State for Northern Ireland.