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<p>HMG Officials and Ministers have maintained a regular dialogue with all sides of
the constitutional reform debate in Hong Kong. I have met with members of the Central
People’s Government, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regions (SAR) Government,
and with two Hong Kong democracy advocates during their visit to London in July. They
also met separately with the Deputy Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the member
for Sheffield Hallam (Mr Clegg).</p><p>As I noted in my Written Ministerial Statement
to Parliament on 13 October, and in my response to a Westminster Hall debate on 22
October, the Government continues to encourage all parties to engage in dialogue and
to work towards a consensus that allows a significant step forward for democracy in
Hong Kong. The Government has consistently called on all sides to ensure that the
demonstrations remain peaceful.</p>
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