§ 39. Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Government of China; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs met the Chinese Foreign Minister, Mr. Qian Qichen, in New York on 28 September. Their discussion concentrated on Hong Kong. They agreed on the need for co-operation to implement the Joint Declaration and the need to work for the restoration of confidence in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the ban on arms sales to China includes equipment for which export licences had been granted prior to the ban but which has not left the United Kingdom.