CONFIDENTIAL

in any specific order of importance; merely to state which of the issues concerned them.

think that

(e) the most appropriate preparation during the "transition

period" from now until 1997 is:

(i)

increasing investment in Hong Kong and its people in order to sustain confidence;

(ii)

stepping up the pace of democratic

caside That

(f)

5.

evolution in Hong Kong whilst grooming appropriate talent for its future Government (question 6);

the most important thing about the Basic Lawlis that it should be adequately discussed by Hong Kong people

on pas

Tha

in draft, and thereafter any amendment would require the consent of the Hong Kong people (question 7);

According to the information available to us, most of the respondents in the Sham Shui Po West District were aged between 51-60 those in the East District (only 1% sample) were mainly in the 21-30 age range.

The River.

C Priest (Mrs)

Hong Kong Department WH 305 233 4475

4 May 1984

CONFIDENTIAL

Share This Page