Supplementary to Question No.,
in LegCo Meeting on 18.5.88
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MR. LAI (in Cantonese) : Sir, the general public of Hong Kong
feel that
the draft Basic Law will have a very great effect
upon them. What measures has the Administration taken to
ensure that the interpretation of different provisions in the
Basic Law is consistent between the two governments?
CHIEF SECRETARY : Sir, I believe I have answered the question
in my original answer. As I have said, we are studying the
draft very carefully.
If we do consider that there are
provisions which appear to be inconsistent, we will take the
action I have indicated.
MR. Martin LEE : Sir, does the Administration intend to sponsor
public opinion surveys in relation to those parts of the draft
of the Basic Law where options are left open, for example, in
relation to the formation of the first Government; in relation
to the selection of the Chief Executive; and in relation to the
composition of the legislature; to make sure that the public's
view on these matters can be gauged properly?
CHIEF SECRETARY: Sir, we believe that the consultation process
is a matter for the
Consultative Committee.
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