Basic Law
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5. A revised draft of the Basic Law is shortly to be considered by
the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress
before it is published for a second round of consultation in Hong
Kong. Many amendments have been made to the first draft which go a
long way towards meeting many of the concerns expressed in Hong Kong
about the first draft, (eg. on human rights provisions,
interpretation of the Basic Law and the Central/SAR relationship).
However, there remains considerable disagreement over the provisions
on the future political structure. We have so far refrained from
commenting publicly on this aspect other than to express the hope that a consensus will emerge.
Nationality and Immigration matters
6. Dr Leong has told us that he might wish to raise nationality
issues, but without indicating which particular aspect most concerns
him. The brief contains the key point to make on each current
aspect.
Medical Services in Hong Kong
7. Government doctors are currently in negtiations with the Hong Kong Government concerning their conditions of service. They think substantial improvements are necessary. Given Dr Leong's status as representative of the Medical Functional Constituency in LegCo he
may wish to raise these and other matters concerning the standard of medical services in Hong Kong.
take note.
Lord Glenarthur need only listen and
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