§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the governor of Hong Kong.
§ Mr. LuceMy right hon. and learned Friend met the Governor of Hong Kong and the Unofficial Members of Hong Kong's Executive Council in London on 6 October.
32WThe meeting was part of the regular process of consultation on the question of Hong Kong's future. I had earlier visited Hong Kong from 24 to 28 September.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions have taken place in Peking on the future of Hong Kong.
§ Mr. LuceThe latest round of discussions in the second phase of Sino British talks on the future of Hong Kong took place on 19 and 20 October in Peking. Both sides agreed that they were useful and constructive. The next session will be on 14 and 15 November, again in Peking.