§ Mr. WilkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions the British diplomats who visited Lhasa and Shigatse in the Tibetan autonomous region from 16 to 25 May had about the proposed special economic zone in Lhasa; what discussion there was about British participation; and what results were achieved.
§ Mr. GoodladDuring their visit to Tibet in May the two British diplomats called on the local authorities, including the Economic Planning Commission. They were told of plans to establish a light industrial development zone and a high technology development zone in Lhasa, both intended to increase foreign trade and investment.