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in 1991 there will be ten, directly elected Legislative Councillors returned by geographical constituencies,
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the White Paper therefore suggests that the ter members
returned by the electoral college will be placed. replaczt. This has led to much debate. In my constituency, most of the District Board members are against this and they feel seats returned by the electoral college should be retained, otherwise the political power of the District Boards will be reduced. At the same time, it will help to keep the close link between the District Boards and the Central Government and it is hoped that the Government will consider this point.
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Furthermore, I wish to raise a question that most are concerned about. This is how can there be smooth
transition of political power in Hong Kong, and how can a high
Paragrabi degree of continuity be maintained? In/Para 26 of the White Paper, it is pointed out that account must be taken of the
relevent stipulation of Sino-British declaration in the drafting
of the Basic Law.
However, the concern of the people of Hong Kong is how the joint declaration can be implemented from 1991 to 1997 and effect a smooth transition, and how to maintain a high degree of continuity after 1997. These issues
must be taken up by the Chinese and British Governments and
they should take into consideration the wishes of all those who live in Hong Kong
However, in consulting the people of Hong Kong, I hope that China, Britain, or Hong Kong should pay attention to the special circumstances in Hong Kong and the social and economic conditions, and at the same time the background and
have spirit described in the White Paper. As I mentioned at the beginning of my speech, we have four objectives that will guarantee Hong Kong's continued prosperity and stability, and
our people can continue to work under such a stable
environment and build a stronger and economic foundation and develop a better tomorrow.
Sir, I am in full support of the spirit of the White
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