line. You deserve better, and I believe my
first duty is one Of frankness *o this
Council and to the community.
140.
What I will
therefore set out for
you today is the broad shape of the
understanding which I hope
both within the community
Chinese Government.
we can achieve
and with the
Lower Voting Age
141.
First, as the
Council has itself
see the voting age
18 is regarded in
recommended, I wish to
reduced from 21 to
to 18.
China and in Britain, and in countries right
across the world, as a sensible voting age.
Young men and women in Hong Kong are just as
able to exercise their judgement as citizens
as their age group elsewhere.
Single Votes Single Seats
142.
Turning next
to
the voting system
for geographical constituencies, I believe
this should aim to be clear and equitable
and to command the confidence of voters.
The
1991
system
constituencies has been
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of double member
criticised because