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(b) There was widespread scepticism about the quoted
reason for closure.
(c)
The fact of closure created serious
constitutional/technical problems for some funds.
(a)
The personal part played in proceedings by Ronald
TV stations all over Li was extensively covered.
the world carried the film clip of the news
conference incident.
(e) The Government was perceived as a spectator of
events rather than as a controller of them, for example in its apparent acquiescence over closure.
Positive Aspects
8.
(a) Once the initial shock was over, the Government
moved decisively to clean the stables and restore
confidence.
(b) The overhaul of Stock Exchange and Futures
Exchange management was welcomed, in particular the appointment of Mr Robert Fell.
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