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reduced. But, Sir, it was not without some disappointment that I read through the White Paper; my personal disappointment lies in the fact that the Government has failed to provide an additional seat for the Architects and surveyors and the planners, who are outnumbered by the Engineers, within my constituency. I earnestly hope that the Government will strike a fair balance between these
professionals in the Legislative Council when future appointments
are made. I am also disappointed that the Government has ignored
the substantial contribution of members of the Real Estate Developers' Association and the Building Contractors' Associations to the Hong Kong economy. Sir, I have urged that the members of these two bodies be represented on this Council Today I echó that sentiment. I am glad that in drafting the White Paper, the Government has taken full account of public opinion, the provisions
set out in the Sino-British Joint Declaration, and the fact that
any developments in representative government should converge with the yet to be promulgated Basic Law. None of these factors is dispensable when it comes to maintaining the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong during this period of transition. Hong Kong cannot withstand any sudden changes without adequate preparation. It is high time that we, the people of Hong Kong,
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Today's
after all these heated debates and discussions on the wide variety
of issues, should now put our heads and hearts together to rebuild a better Hong Kong. To achieve this, a steady and gradual approach is essential for Hong Kong, to maintain political stability and economic prosperity as we head towards 1997. Sir, I support the
motion.
MR CHEONG-LEEN:
Sir, the two sentences in this year's
White Paper that struck me with the greatest impact were in paragraph 77, Chapter - "The Way Forward"? (and I quote) -
The framework of government after 1997 will be incorporated in
the Basic Law which is due to be promulgated in 1990. Decisions
will therefore need to be taken during the period up to 1997, to