§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next plans to meet the Governor of Hong Kong to discuss the future of Hong Kong.
§ Mr. GoodladThe Governor of Hong Kong visited London from 19 to 24 January. My right hon. Friend the 141W Prime Minister and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs had a useful discussion with Mr. Patten on a wide range of Hong Kong issues, including the 1994–95 election arrangements.
The first stage of the draft legislation on election arrangements is now progressing through the Legislative Council in Hong Kong. We expect it to complete its passage next month.
It would clearly not be feasible to withdraw this draft legislation. But this should not preclude continued discussion with China on the remaining electoral issues; nor should it prevent our co-operating with China in the many other matters of importance to Hong Kong.
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