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Meanwhile, consideration is already being given
to formulating proposals whereby the representative status of our two main central government institutions, the Executive Council and the Legislative Council, might be developed during the coming years. Members may be assured that the aim of these proposals will be to establish arrangements which are progressive, properly timed and take account of the particular circumstances of Hong Kong.
I am not yet able to elaborate on what proposals
the Government has in mind.
But I can assure Members
that, before they are published for public consideration and comment, a Statement will be made in this Council and there will be, of course, an opportunity for the proposals to be subsequently debated.