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COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION (CPA): 40TH PARLIAMENTARY SEMINAR AND VISIT,
1991
1. There is a good case to be made for representation from Hong Kong on this occasion.
- In 1991, for the first time, a proportion of Hong Kong's Legislative Council will be directly elected.
- This will mark an important step in the development of democracry in Hong Kong.
Participation in this seminar and visit will therefore provide the opportunity to gain a better understanding of parliamentary procedures at a particularly appropriate time.
We would not wish to give signals that might suggest a reduction of HMG commitment to Hong Kong between now and 1997.
7 November 1990
cc: Miss Marsden
Ms Major
Mr Stone
K. Sanders
KAM Saunders
Hong Kong Department WH311
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