asked the Prime Minister if the subject of the Hong Kong New Territories lease was discussed during her recent meeting with Chairman Hua Kuo-feng.

There was no discussion of the New Territories lease as such, but the subject of Hong Kong's future was touched upon. Both sides agreed that we shared an interest in maintaining the stability and prosperity of the territory. We agreed to keep in contact on the subject.

asked the Prime Minister whether the question of Hong Kong's sovereignty was discussed during her recent talks with Chairman Hua Kuo-feng.

No.