REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT/DIRECT ELECTIONS
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Possible introduction of direct elections will be
examined during forthcoming review by Hong Kong
Government of further development of representative
government in Hong Kong.
DSR 11C
Wrong for me to try to anticipate outcome of review.
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
- We have accepted over 12,000 Vietnamese refugees from
Hong Kong, including 470 last year.
Used this initiative
'to encourage other countries to help more, and secured
over 1,200 extra resettlement places.
their efforts. Hope these will continue.
Very grateful for
Considering actively what more might be done to help
Hong Kong.
Voluntary repatriation best solution, wherever
practicable.
But little sign that Vietnam is prepared to
accept its people back.
Question of involuntary repatriation raises serious
humanitarian and political issues. Would have to consult
friends and allies.