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touched
will
on I have
the issues Many of 165. require the attention of this Council.
some of it highly complicated, will be
consideration.
be
I
anticipate
But
New legislation,
put to you for
lively debate on many
topics. The demands placed on your time and stamina will
I know that
will you
apply considerable. yourselves to the task with the same
same thoughtfulness and the work of this
dedication which has
Council
in
characterised
the past. I am confident too that, where there are differences of view, they will be argued with all have a common care and in the realigation that we
the whole being of
to
further the well objective community of Hong Kong.
166.
What we are seeking is the development of Hong Kong as a society which combines a strong, expanding and competitive economy with concern for the quality of life of all its inhabitants. This is the objective to which I
with your help I commit myself and the Government. sure that we can, and will, make steady progress towards the achievement of this goal.
am
Adjournment and next sitting
HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT : In accordance with Standing Orders I now adjourn the Council until 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 14 October 1987.
Adjourned accordingly at thirty-five minutes past Four o'clock.
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