Mr. BECKETT:

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has received reports of a speech delivered recently to the Hong-Kong Legislative Council with regard to preparations for dealing with any possible disaffection: and whether he can make a statement on the matter?

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The second, therefore, does not arise.

Mr. BECKETT:

Could the right hon. Gentleman get a report of the speech?

If the hon. Gentleman will inform me by whom the speech was made, I will endeavour to ascertain, if I can.