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18. One of these, which has been brought out in the
statement of the Unofficial Members of the Executive and
Legislative Councils issued on 29 November, is the natural
wish of the people of Hong Kong to be involved in the drafting of the Basic Law. The Basic Law will be passed by
the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of
China, and it is for the Chinese Government to undertake the
drafting of it. I am sure however that Chinese leaders will
have noted the concerns of the people of Hong Kong on this
score. Indeed Chinese spokesmen have indicated publicly that
the people of Hong Kong will be consulted, though the exact
form of consultation has yet to be made clear. We welcome
this.
19.
Another concern raised in the Assessment Office report
is about the role of the Joint Liaison Group. Fears have
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