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confrontation politics can be achieved.
Can this be a blessing to
Hong Kong? I would like everyone to give it a second thought.
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From a practical point of view regarding the operation of
the Legislative Council and in the light of its functions, the
composition of the Council should comprise people from various
sectors with different working experience. It is not advisable
that representation should tilt in favour of a certain sector.
both directly elected seats and electoral college seats are
provided in the Legislative Council in 1991, it is most probable
that the balance in representation, which is so vital to the
composition of the Legislative Council, may be upset.
Sir, the chapter on direct elections in the White Paper
has been well-presented, but it has not explored into the details
relating to the implementation of direct elections, such as the
nomination of candidates and principles on which boundaries of
and so on. geographical constituencies should be defined e All these are
crucial and important issues. It will be conducive to the
effective development of representative government in Hong Kong, if
an in-depth examination could be made on these matters, with
possible options on their solution. Furthermore it will also
facilitate the implementation of direct elections in 1991.
the relevant government departments to carry out public
consultation as soon as possible and work out the details, so that
a strong foundation for the successful introduction of direct
elections to the Legislative Council will be built at an early
date.
I urge