The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Foreign Secretary (1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Hong Kong – 26 July 1989

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Hong Kong on 26th July 1989.


Mr. Hayes To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he will announce a scheme of assurances to encourage Hong Kong people to remain in the territory.

Mr. Major The Government are continuing their urgent work on the scheme and an announcement will be made as soon as this work is completed.