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be assured
No doubt many are disappointed. They may
however that their claims were all given
careful consideration.
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Some explanation on the position of the Heung
Yee Kuk is due, because it is the body which received the
most support for its recognition as a functional constituency, and because the question has been raised as to the importance which the Government attaches to the
role of the Heung Yee Kuk.
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Sir, the Heung Yee Kuk acts as a bridge between
the indigenous population of the New Territories and the Government. The contribution it has made, and continues
to make, towards the development of the New Territories is
very significant. The Government's recognition of the Kuk's importance has been demonstrated by the fact that
individual Kuk members have for a long time held seats in
the Legislative Council, and by the numerous honours and
awards which have been given to Kuk members.
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