Basic Law
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The Committee have noted the Government's view that
confidentiality about our exchanges with the Chinese on the Basic Law must be respected. Does this not appear to be kow-towing to the
Chinese?
What progress has been made with Chinese over specific issues
such as:
Interpretation of the Basic Law?
(a)
(b)
Public order/declaration of emergency and
(c)
Stationing of PLA troops in Hong Kong.
Constitutional Development
(a) Legislative Council
Is the OMELCO consensus representative of Hong Kong opinion as
regards 1991 and beyond?.
If it is, should HMG follow this consensus (on 1991)?
If it is not representative of Hong Kong opinion, what is the
state of Hong Kong opinion on the 1991 issue?
- If the Government is unable to say exactly what Hong Kong people
want, should they not undertake a green paper exercise to ensure adequate consultation.
(b) Chief Executive
Do the Government agree with OMELCO as regards the election of
the first Chief Executive?
How to take account of the views of Hong Kong people on this
issue.
PUPAAC (2)
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