Hong Kong Future

From the BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS a special debate focused on issues surrounding the transfer of Hong Kong to Chinese control on July 1, 199… read more

From the BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS a special debate focused on issues surrounding the transfer of Hong Kong to Chinese control on July 1, 1997 in a special Question Time with the foreign minister.

They discussed what would happen to the Hong Kong economy and government after China assumes control and how the United Kingdom could ensure an easier and smoother transition.

Speakers :

Malcolm Rifkin,Conservative-Edinburgh Pentlands

Robin Cook, Labor-Livingston

Harry Grenway, Conservative-Ealing North

Robert Wareing, Labor, Liverpool West Derby

Tony Banks, Labour-Newham North West

David Howell, Conservative-Guilford close

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  • Robin Cook Member, House of Commons United Kingdom->Labour Party
  • David Howell Member, House of Commons United Kingdom->Conservative Party
  • Malcolm Rifkind Foreign Secretary United Kingdom->Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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Hong Kong Future

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Program ID:
76982-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
London, United Kingdom
First Aired:
Nov 21, 1996 | 4:20pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Nov 24, 1996 | 4:14am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Nov 21, 1996 | 4:20pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 22, 1996 | 2:46am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 23, 1996 | 4:24pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 24, 1996 | 4:14am EST | C-SPAN 1