Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong

Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs written statement – made at on 9 September 2009.

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The latest report on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong was published today. Copies have been placed in the library of the House. A copy of the report is also available on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website (www.fco.gov.uk). The report covers the period from 1 January to 30 June 2009. I commend the report to the House.

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