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As you well know, the British Government in 1984 explicitly promised the people of Hong Kong that the Hong Kong Government would be democratised before 1997 in. an effort to persuade the people of Hong Kong to accept the Joint Declaration. December 1984, then Minister of State Responsible for Hong Kong "We all fully accept Richard Luce told the House of Commons:
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In addition, we call upon the British Government to respect the overwhelming view in Hong Kong that the recent Sino-British agreement on the Court of Final Appeal is not consistent with the It is vital flexibility provided for in the Joint Declaration. that Hong Kong establish a Court of Final Appeal that has the full independence and flexibility provided for in the Joint Declaration and is able to command international confidence.
As the democratically elected representatives of the people of Hong Kong, we speak not only for ourselves but for all those who have elected us. We urge you to stand by your earlier commitment and respect our views on these critical questions.
Dr. Yeung Sum
Dr. Huang Chen-ya
Yours faithfully,
Antiher for are on behalf of:
Mr. Martin Lee Chu-ming Mr. Man Sai-cheong
Mr. Frederick Fung Kin-kee Mr. James To Kun-sun
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Dr. Conrad Lam Kui-shing Mr. Lau Chin-shek
Mr. Fred Li Wah-ming Mr. Szeto Wah
Mr. Albert Chan Wai-yip Mr. Lee Wing-tat
Mr. Stephen Ng Ming-yum Mr. Zachary Wong Wai-yin Ms. Emily Lau Wai-hing Mr. Andrew Wong Wang-fat Rev. Fung Chi-wood Mr. Tik Chi-yuen
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