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THE REVIEW WAS BIASED AGAINST DIRECT ELECTIONS IN 1988
THE SURVEY OFFICE PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY WAS INACCURATE
The British Government have complete confidence in the conduct of the Review by the Hong Kong Government and the independent Survey Office. Independent monitors have confirmed that the Survey Office fulfilled its task properly and impartially. The review was a
genuine one.
The decisions in the White Paper have taken into account responses from all sections of the community. We believe they
It is clear that on represent a fair reflection of public opinion.
most issues raised in the review there is a large measure of agreement, but on the timing of the introduction of direct elections opinions are sharply divided. This finding is consistent with what has emerged in debate and discussion at every level in Hong Kong, from the Legislative Council downwards.
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