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White Paper is very unclear about timetable for further developments
after 1991
White Paper recognises that representative government will need to continue to evolve to provide continuity and a smooth transition in
1997.
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These longer term issues will have to be considered in light of provisions of Basic Law, after its promulgation in 1990. Need will be to ensure that structures can develop smoothly up to 1997 and
beyond.
Important that there should be clear indication of timing for the next step in 1991. The White Paper provides this.
Shortcomings of AGB McNair survey invalidated review.
Should keep in proportion. This was only one element in wide-ranging assessment of public opinion.
Impression of sharp division of views on timing of direct
elections emerged from all quarters. For example:
DIRECT ELECTIONS
IN 1991
SURVEY
Percentage
For 1988
Against 1988
Members of LegCo
50
Members of Municipal Councils
70
Members of District Boards
50
Submissions from groups and
organisations
40
House of Commons Dubste
50
30
50
60
Some factors in survey given insufficient weight (eg signature
campaigns)
All views were recorded in Survey Office report and taken into account in conclusions reached. Believe conclusions and decisions
reflect views of whole community as recorded in report.
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