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C: CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Clear that Hong Kong opinion wants faster rate of development of
representative government than that envisaged in 1988 White Paper
and current draft Basic Law.
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In considering plans for 1991 Legco elections, will want to
ensure that decisions reflect as accurately as possible wishes of
community. Still assessing this. Discussed with Governor during
his visit. Will of course give particular weight to views of
OMELCO.
Vital that relevant provision of Basic Law also reflect wishes
HK people, and are compatible with changes we make before 1997.
Key objective must be to ensure system of democratic government
is well established and can last through and beyond 1997.
D: BASIC LAW
OMELCO paper on Basic Law has been forwarded to Chinese by our
Embassy in Peking. Hope they will study it carefully. We have
played full part in ensuring that Chinese are fully aware of concerns of Hong Kong people about the draft, and of vital importance of achieving a Basic Law which commands confidence in
Hong Kong.
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