§ Mr. Michael McGuireasked the Secretary of State for Defence if an agreement has been reached with the Hong Kong Government for a shared defence arrangement; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RodgersAs I informed the House on 6th November, agreement has already been reached with the Hong Kong Government on the future level of the garrison. Since then negotiations have continued on a new defence costs agreement and I have had further meetings with the Governor of Hong Kong. A number of detailed points remain to be settled, but I hope to make an announcement before the end of the year.—[Vol. 899, c.270–1.]