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MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Chief Secretary
立法局議員
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The Hon Sir David Ford, KBE, LVO,
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Government Secretariat
Central Government offices Lower Albert Road
Hong Kong
Dear David
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14811/11
November 1991
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My self My box Dr Markin
Phrased as helpfth as possible
MKG have promised to send
Sino-British Joint Liaison Group
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the Legislative Council on the subject of briefing on matters discussed by the Joint Liaison Group to Members of LegCo.
I am writing on behalf of non-Government Members of ich &
The issue was discussed at the In-house meeting of Members of the Legislative Council held on 1 November 1991 and Members felt that in order to avoid an incident similar to that of the JLG's agreement on the Court of Final Appeal, they should be consulted on matters discussed by the Joint Liaison Group which require the approval of the Legislative Council to amend existing legislation or to allocate of funds.
While I appreciate the proceedings of the Joint Liaison Group are confidential information for the two Governmente under the Joint Declaration, I do hope the Administration could find a way to consulting LegCo Members without violating the Sino-British agreement and affecting the relationship between the British and Chinese Governments.
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On behalf of the Legislative Council Members, would like to request the Administration to follow-up this matter with the British Government.
Sincerely
Allender
(Allen LEE)
Senior Member
Legislative Council
528 4027
Legislative Council Building, 8 Jackson Road, Central. Hong Kong. ##?IAEI^KIEB Tel:ÉPARA
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