HC Deb 12 March 1997 vol 292 cc244-5W
25. Mr. Winnick

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on British relations with China. [18321]

Mr. Hanley

I refer the hon. Member to the answer that I gave to the hon. Member for Eastbourne (Mr. Waterson) on 15 January 1997,Official Report, column 299.

28. Mr. Clifton-Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the likely effect of the death of Deng Xiao Ping upon United Kingdom financial interests in Hong Kong and China. [18324]

Mr. Hanley

We see no reason to expect any change in the position of the UK's financial interests in either Hong Kong or China as a result of the death of Deng Xiao Ping.

31. Mr. Pawsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action is taken by his Department to promote British-Chinese trade. [18327]

Mr. Hanley

This Department promotes UK-Chinese trade by working in close co-operation with the Department of Trade and Industry; we actively seek trade opportunities for UK companies, promote British products and services, and provide professional advice and practical assistance to British business men, both in the UK and through the commercial section of our embassy in Peking.