So it remains the case that the composition of the
Election Committee for the first SAR legislature is
one of the issues not spelt out in the Basic Law.
It was therefore necessary for the Governor to put
forward proposals for discussion. He has done so. If others are not happy, it is up to them to put forward alternative proposals that are equally consistent with the five principles agreed with the
Chinese side.
[Background Briefing Points (for use with trusted
contacts):
ExCo members were consulted at every stage of negotiations: might be asked what their views were at
the time.
Understand Allen Lee (? amongst others) had
discussions with Chinese side about possible variants for the composition of the Election Committee earlier this year: might be asked what was the content of
these discussions. The fact that discussions took
place is clear indication that Chinese side
considered composition of Committee still an open
issue.
An RTHK radio interview on 13 April with Lu Ping
indicated that the Chinese side was still studying
this question and seeking views from the Hong Kong
people.]
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