Date
Statements by Chinese
Officials
15.10.85
16.10.85
BASIC LAW (240)
Newspaper Comments/Editorials Non-Communist
Communist
Statements/Comments
by others
Ming Pao: BLDC members should take into
consideration HK's political system and its development in the coming 12 years when drafting the Basic Law while Legco should bear in mind the future provision of the Basic Law when planning HK's political reforms.
Secretary for the Civil Service David Ford: The Government will encourage civil servants to participate in the BLCC and he believes that
there will be no role conflicts for public servants to sit on the panel.
Heung Yee Kuk chairman Lau Wong-fat: He believes Heung Yee Kuk will be given a seat on the BLCC because of the Kuk's
representation and record of service.
Director of Chinese University Press T.L. Tsim: It is possible that Peking will choose to disclose the provisions of the Basic Law
concerning HK's political system in 1988 before the HK Government publishes a White Paper on political reforms.
Deputy Chief Secretary Alan Scott: There is no
need to set up an
official body to