CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN 1990
10.1.90
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17.1.90
7.3.90
16.3.90
17.3.90
21.3.90
1.4.90
4.4.90
Governor Sir David Wilson leaves for Beijing for discussions with Chinese Prime Minister Li Peng and other officials on matters affecting Hong Kong.
Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd starts a four-day visit, his first since taking office.
A White Paper on transport policy in Hong Kong for the next decade is tabled in the Legislative Council.
The Governor flies to London for regular consultations with United Kingdom Ministers and officials.
Financial Secretary Sir Piers Jacobs presents the 1990-91 Budget in the Legislative Council.
A draft Bill of Rights bill, to give effect to the provisions of the international covenant on civil and political rights, is gazetted for public consultation.
Plans are announced for a $3.6 billion project to expand Kai Tak International Airport and to improve its internal and connecting road network.
Chief Secretary Sir David Ford announces details of an expanded Legislative Council in 1991, moving towards a more directly- representative system of government with more elected members.
Legislation to implement separate taxation for married couples comes into effect.
Director of Administration Donald Tsang announces details of the British nationality scheme as the bill is tabled in the House of Commons. Promulgation of the Basic Law by China's National People's Congress. The Minister of State with special responsibility for Hong Kong, Mr Francis Maude, arrives for a five-day visit.
7.4.90
19.4.90
The Governor opens the Shing Mun Tunnel which forms part of Route Five linking Sha Tin and Tsuen Wan.
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