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with a seat in this Council by classifying them as a functional
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Government further study and reconsider this matter. // In the July debate I suggested that ten should be the minimum number of official members required to maintain an efficient conduct
of big business in the Legislative Council. I am pleased that the White Paper has determined to the same effect. I do agree that in order to facilitate business in Council, the Governor may from time to time appoint different officials to the Council according to the business to be conducted during the session and the policy expertise required. I think by allowing this flexibility the system can better serve its
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The White Paper as presented has given us a clear picture of how a representative government will be gradually developed. It is not perfect; it cannot be. However, I consider it pragmatic, cautious and feasible; given the
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Likewise we should not be too impractical and too aggressive in demanding the change to setting and colour of a given picture. Instead, we should concentrate on how to more effectively involve ourselves in the picture so as to give it a better chance to succeed. It is high time to start building more politically conscious and politically mature voters by strenghtening our civic education. It is also high time to start developing more political leaders by preparing those interested members of the public for the direct election in 1991.
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This boat has a full load and the water is not particularly tame. Our primary duty at this time is to keep the boat steady with
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