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What about Sir Percy Cradock's exchanges?
Sir Percy Cradock's visit to Peking in December
1989 was part of the continuing dialogue between Chinese and British officials over Hong Kong.
He put to the Chinese our views on the drafting
of the Basic Law, in particular the need for a
faster pace of democratic development in Hong
Kong.
-Did the Prime Minister agree to the release of this
material?
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Yes, on the recommendation of the Secretary of state and the Governor.
Did the Covernor initiate the recommendation to
release this material?
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Yes. lic subsequently discussed the matter with the Secretary of State and they both agreed this
would be the best approach.
Has the Governor spoken to the Prime Minister about
it?
The Governor keeps in very close touch with the
Prime Minister and the Prime Minister has agreed
to the releasing of this materiel.
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