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I stand by the comments I made on the 16th July and the 18th November last year on the Green Paper and the Survey Office
LNB Report. I do not want to repeat myself here, but regarding direct elections, I want to bring out just one point.
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is, even if direct election is to be introduced in 1988 or
any moluence 1991, it will not have impact on the political pattern oz-model
T after 1997. As to the pace of development in Hong Kong now, I do not think how will it be regarded as ideal or perfect?
I believe that any
that there is any absolute answer. that timetable for reform is just a concept or a plan and all
of prevailing circumstances. plans must be adjusted in the light
the Legislative Council. Before 1985 there were no elected seats in Legce. Starting from 1985, there were 24 indirectly elected seats and before 1991
there will not be directly elected seats in Legcothi kijisiative
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Starting from 1991 there will at least be tendirectly elected
Some people may seats. These are two unprecedented changes.
feel that this is already considerable progress but others may think that the progress is too slow. In my opinion, these disputes arise because we do not have absolute objective standards to measure this progress and there are no precedents. Both parties will have most probably to rely on subjective views and intuition. Therefore, if we spend too much time on arguing about the timetable for political reform, it will not be.
both parties of great value. What is more important is that, we should on the basis of this consensus, that is both parties agreeing
They should that the existing system should move forward with joined hands and give rise to a new system that will operate successfully and lay a good foundation for future development.
Sir, I understand that on the point of direct elections, however diverse the views in the community are and however heated the arguments are, the Government finally must come to a decision. This decision may not please everybody from some people по but if just because there is opposition decision is made, then the Government cannot function at all,
This will adversely affect and then the political situation will be unstable and the overall economic interests of Hong Kong
will be adversely