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CHIEF SECRETARY :
Sir, I am sorry
to oust Mr. Họ from his position as last speaker.
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I rather cherish my own position as 'Tail-end Charlie'. Incidentally, please, will the Interpreters be very
careful with their translation of that; I donet
want to get into trouble again !
Sir, I have listened very attentively
to all the views expressed in this debate, I am greatly encouraged by the support which so many Members have given to the proposals in the White Paper and
to the recognition that the course on which we have
embarked
in further developing representative government
is the right one.
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right to introdúce direct elections tave
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In particular, it is clear that
most Members of this Council now accept that it is
ections to the Legislative
I am Council in 1991. And from what I've heard, I'm more
than ever convinced that the prudent and gradual approach
we have adopted, is in the best interests of Hong Kong.
Sir, I have been struck by two
broad themes which have emerged in the debate. The
first relates to the question of where we go from here.
As many Members have said, decisions have been taken
and the Government has given a firm and unequivocal
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to this Council in 1991.
The focus of our attention
now should be on planning for those elections.
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There are some who seem to feel
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that the fight for direct elections in 1988 must continue.
Sir, I must say that I believe, frankly, that would
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also ask those who are that way inclined, to consider