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Article 25(paragraph 126, page 103)
16.
es towards greater political freedom could
constitute a change of status in Chinese eyes. Our aim has
been to ensure that nothing is attempted that could affect
the status and thus threaten the security of the Colony.
For this reason a reservation 'to Article 25 was made in
respect of Hong Kong. Background on the present
constitutional, governmental and legislative structure of
the territory is attached.
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17. The circumstances of Hong Kong are special and preclude
progress towards an elected Government. However, in making
legislation, considerable effort is taken to assess and, if
possible, act upon the views of those who will be affected.
(Faragraph 130) The Chairman is one of the 24 members,
is nominated by the members and may be an elected or an
appointed member.
19.
19. (Faragraph 132) The number of advisory bodies which
are based on the common interests of a particular locality
includes the District Advisory Boards.
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