Hong Kong

HC Deb 10 May 1989 vol 152 c464W

38. Mr. Michael J. Martin

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Government of China concerning the future of Hong Kong.

57. Mr. Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Government of China concerning the future of Hong Kong.

Mr. Eggar

I refer hon. Members to the answer I gave on 5 April at column195.

73. Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has received about the future of British nationals overseas living in Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

We have recently received a number of representations from hon. Members and from members of the public both here and in Hong Kong. We have also taken note of the views expressed during the hearings held in Hong Kong last month by the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.

74. Mr. Tom Clarke

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next expects to visit Hong Kong to discuss the arrangements for implementing the 1977 agreement.

Mr. Eggar

My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State has at present no plans to visit Hong Kong.