HC Deb 08 December 1983 vol 50 c220W
Mr. Parry

asked the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the latest round of talks on the future of Hong Kong.

The Prime Minister

The seventh round of the second, more detailed, phase of the Sino-British talks on Hong Kong's future was held in Peking on 7 and 8 December. The following joint statement was issued there todayThe Chinese and British sides continue their useful and constructive talks on the Hong Kong question on 7 and 8 December in Peking. The two sides reviewed the course of the talks and the progress made so far. The eighth round of talks is scheduled to be held on 25–26 January in Peking.