(17865) Dd.145178 400m 5/73 G.W.B.Ltd. Gp.863
NOTHING TO BE WRITTEN IN THIS MARGIN
(If pressed further):
This problem certainly exists, but it should not be
exaggerated. The need is to discover and to punish
corrupt individuals. Her Majesty's Government
strongly support the firm measures which the Governor
is taking. He should also have the support of every
person of goodwill in Hong Kong and in this country.
Other Prosecutions
was convicted in Hong Kong under
Section 10 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance and
sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment on
1 November.
Ordinance.
This shows the effectiveness of the
to appeal).
has given notice of his intention
NEED FOR FUBLIC TO BE INVOLVED ELECTIONS TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
The problem about moving towards an elected
legislature is that in the special circumstances of
Hong Kong self-government or independence has to be
ruled out.
Suggestion that only a few say, two or four (out of a total of 26) members of Legislative Council should be elected
The principle applies, whatever the number involved,
to any question of elections to the legislature of
Hong Kong,