4.
far as possible, though it is clearly
not possible to maintain services at
an equal level in very remote areas.
You state that the Heung
7.
Yee Kuk organised a delegation to
make representations because it has
not gained the status of a New
Territories Council. I must remind :
you that the special position of the
indigenous inhabitants of the New
Territories has been recognised by the
appointment of the Heung Yee Kuk itself
No other locality in Hong Kong has a
similarly appointed body.
8.
Membership of the Legislat-
ive Council is a personal appointment
and is not derived from membership of
other organisations.
of State
Nevertheless,
the Minister has asked His Excellency
the Governor to give careful considera-
tion to the appointment to the
Legislative Council of a person with
particular knowledge of the New
Territories.
9.
I cannot accept your state-
ment that the New Territories have
been subject to economic exploitation