SEP 18 '86 11:26 TIB(OOU) HK GOVT
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Remarks by Legco Unofficials at separate press conferences after the in-house meeting were widely reported in the media.
Maria Tam, who abstained from voting on a motion calling for a special Legco debate, told reporters that such a debate would not be in the beat interest of HX people. The best course of action now would be to persuade China to step up safety and monitoring measures at the plant.
Allen Lee said that a special Legco debate would not be constructive as it would not solve problems.
Stephen Cheong felt that a special Legco sitting would only create confrontations between Legco and the Government, or between the HK Government and Peking.
At the press conference given by a group of anti-nuclear councillors, Martin Lee and Szeto Wah said that the Governor could still exercise his power to call a special Legco meeting.
Ming Pao and the HK Daily News quoted Mr Lee as saying that Legco's public image would be damaged if the Governor refused the. request for a special Legco sitting.
Leaders of the anti-nuclear lobby yesterday expressed disappointment with the decision by the Legco in-house meeting not to hold a special sitting. A spokesman for the group, Fung Chi-wood, called the decision "irresponsible."
Members of the group planned to petition Government House today.
The Daya Bay issue figured prominently in radio programmes this morning.
Callers to Radio-1's "Talkabout" and respondents to a street poll generally felt that it was a good thing and a healthy sign for Legeo members to hold different views over the Daya Bay issue. Views were divided on whether the plant should be built and whether the Legco. missions should go to Peking.
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Speaking on the programme, Legco member Dr. Chiu Hin-kwong called on the public to comment on suggestions contained in the Legco report.
Chinese University lecturer Jeremiah Wong said the row among Legco members over the Daya Bay issue showed that any disputes within the council could no longer be resolved internally.
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