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records, or any other
documents
docume
ancestral graves, clansman
verified by the Secretary for District Administration. We believe that the Block Lease may be a reliable evidence, but it is by no
means the only evidence. Therefore we have suggested that the
key 2wal and definition of "established village"
be amended. However
our request has not been accepted.
may
should
this
In view of the fact that resumption of the Second Reading of the Bill has been delayed for a long time and further delay babu hold up the Administration's action in processing New Territories leases for various purposes, we have agreed to support
resumption of Second Reading on condition that the Administration
will continue to pursue our request, and take all necessary action
to
review and amend the definition of "established village". I
look forward to hearing from the Secretary for Lands and Works
that this will be done.
Ste
Bill.
Subject to the foregoing remarks, Sir, I support the
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