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Sir, the interim measures recently introduced were unanimously
accepted by all but a handful of my hon
These handful of my hong
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colleagues specifically declared they only wished to reserve their
Prior to the introduction of
the interim measures as a member of the ad hoc group set up to study the issue of film classification and censorship,
possible I can recall that the question 891af contravention of the
international covenant has already been raised. The FCD legal analysis was already available to us. The unique
circumstances of Hong Kong that necessitate the administration
to have a stopper on films that might inflict damage to Hong
Kong's stability and prosperity were also known to us. Whilst
I recognise that each and every one of us has the right to accept
hon or not to accept the administration's arguments, the
Martin Lee's sceptism on the intentions of the administration in general and in particular the FCO. opinion were also made known
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in recommending the interim measures to other hon
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Secretary: sir, with your
Sir, with your consent, I move that Standing
Order 8(2) should be suspended so as to allow the Council's
business this afternoon to be concluded.
Question put and agreed to.