HC Deb 09 June 1981 vol 6 c100W
45. Sir Anthony Royle

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will list the heads of mission in the following countries: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Burma and Brunei; on what date each ambassador or high commissioner received agrément; when their term is due to finish and what are the grades of each head of mission and their previous appointments.

Mr. Hurd

The details for which my hon. Friend has asked are as follows:

kind, if he will make a statement on the future of the lease from China of the New Territories, Hong Kong clue to expire in 1997.

Mr. Ridley

Major projects, of which this is but one example, are indicative of continued confidence in Hong Kong, which is matched by the stated interest of the Chinese Government in Hong Kong's continued prosperity.