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I support that the nineteen district Boards represented at the two municipal councils and the latter represented in this Council. This three- tier link has been rationalized.

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The most important thing is that we in the Legislative Council have determined the way forward in developing

representative government. Therefore, I think that it is still acceptable to introduce in 1991 te district based directly elected seats to this Council. But, if for the

sake of introducing direct elections to this Council,

no appropriate arrangements are made concerning the link

between this Council and District Boards, I think under

present circumstances Government should be particularly

careful and give the matter further consideration.

Sir, I think the White Paper proposals are acceptable in principle, especially on the Governor continuing to serve as President of this Council, the addition of ic disuck boara ter Representatives to the Urban Council and the age

21. of entitlement to vote remaining at, twenty-one. I believe that this represents the wishes of the majority of the people of Hong Kong, but we should give more careful thought to the possible implications of the programme of

reform to ensure that the reforms are steady, flexible

and progressive.

Sir, with these remarks, I support the motion.

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