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of the Unofficials are not in accord with th
of HMG, as, for example, in the cent negotiations, the Governor's position 1- practice very delicate. lie in on the o servant of lier Majesty's Government and subject to practical pressures of Govern consensus in the Colony. For this reason, !
understood that in such circumstances the froze.
may well in practice act as an intermediary boi, s HMG and the unofficial representatives of nong i opinion or see his role as an advocate of ¡lour; Feas
case. This is not at variance with his combiṭuli
responsibility in the last resort to carry
instructions of IMG.
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The option of last resort, that of imposing HMG's views on Hong Kong; by usin constitutional powers, is one that needs
considered with extreme caution. Jarticul
such an issue as that of the defence contri could risk the resignation of many if not Unofficial members, with the consequent di of the system of government and risk of di the Colony. The Governor could expect li popular support on such an issue: even il constitutional crisis was avoided, his por Colony would be seriously eroded.
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