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We remain ready for talks at any time and I hope that the

Chinese side will be prepared to settle quickly on

arrangements for them. Britain has responsibility for the

administration of Hong Kong until 1997. With the support of

this House, we intend to carry that out with fairness,

efficiency and determination.

The Chinese side also have

responsibilities and interests as the future sovereign power.

Britain and China have every incentive to work together to

ensure the future success of Hong Kong. We will continue to

pursue steadily the path of cooperation with China: we look

to the Chinese side to do the same.

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