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shape concept to meet our own purposes.
Need to put proposals to
the Chinese in next month or two if we are to take forward dialogue,
influence text of draft Basic Law.
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COMPOSITION OF SAR LEGISLATURE
[For use with the Governor, ExCol
Your views on composition of legislature which best
reconciles our various requirements?
suited to Hong Kong's circumstances
acceptable to Hong Kong people
acceptable to Chinese, capable of figuring in Basic Law.
What would be best mix of components?
directly elected members
functional constituencies
others (Grand Electoral College (GEC)?)
Is concept of GEC viable, acceptable in Hong Kong?
authority of those selected/elected will depend on its size and composition
necessary to have officials as members of legislature?
alternative ways of allowing officers to participate?
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Hong Kong Department May 1988