§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what approaches have been made by the Chinese People's Republic to Her Majesty's Government for diplomatic representation in Hong Kong since 1972; what replies have been given; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EnnalsThis was last raised in June 1973 when the Chinese were told by my predecessor that the time was not ripe for a change in the pattern of representation. Her Majesty's Government have received no approach since then.