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Points to Make
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VISIT OF SIR Y K PAO, MAY 1987
A. REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT
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HMG and HKG proceeding cautiously. Must be seen to respond
to public opinion if during review consensus emerges on direct
elections. However, plainly cannot seek to prejudge outcome. Green
Paper, due to be published end May, must consider all options.
2.
Contacts with Chinese going well. Recently met Wu Xueqian in
Berne and Bangkok. Have a good understanding with him. Discussed
process of political development in Hong Kong and other issues.
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FUTURE CHIEF EXECUTIVE: MEANS OF SELECTION
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1997.
An important aspect of convergence to be tackled well before
What is BLDC thinking on how first CE should be appointed?
Possible candidates?
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NEW GOVERNOR
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Difficult for anyone to follow in Sir E Youde's footsteps.
Sir D Akers-Jones held the fort admirably. We were lucky to have
someone of Sir D Wilson's calibre available, with his great
knowledge of Hong Kong affairs. Clearly best man for the job, and already hard at work
D.
BASIC LAW
5.
Hope you are impressing on Chinese importance of a good Basic
Law, fully and accurately reflecting Joint Declaration. How do you
see progress on drafting Basic Law?
6.
How did the recent plenary meeting of the BLDC go? How do you
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