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London SW1A 2AH

26 March 1993

Mr T Boswell, MP House of Commons London SW1A OAA

Dear Tim.

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From The Minister of State

Mr. Jante

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Thank you for your letter of 18 March enclosing one from your constituent Mr Jon Lougee of Flexiframe International Ltd, Oak House, Royal Oak Way North, Daventry, concerning Hong Kong.

We have an

The Governor's proposals have our full support. obligation to respond to the expressed wish of the Hong Kong We are also determined to do all people for more democracy.

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we can to promote British business interests. understand your constituent's concern that his company might be affected should the Chinese retaliate against British business. Trade and economic links between Britain and China are growing strongly. This cooperation is in the interests of both countries. We want to see it continue to develop. We presume that China, which currently enjoys a £500 million trade surplus with the UK a year would wish to do the same.

We would regret it if the Chinese authorities allowed our differences over the question of Hong Kong to affect broader

Commercial and economic relations between Britain and China. relations should be decided on their merits. We have been urging the Chinese to discuss their differences with us the Governor's proposals, and will go on doing all we can to return to a more cooperative relationship with China.

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