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Consultation or briefings not yet begun
16. Western Harbour Crossing Bill
Chinese side already being consulted in the Airport
Committee on the WHC franchise. They have expressed no
objection to our
We will consult Airport
plans.
Committee again on the final package once negotiations with prospective operators are concluded.
(Responsible Division : 2)
17. Legal Practitioner (Amendment) Bill (D of Admin)
Defensive:
with
We
should be ready to initiate consultation
the Chinese on this item (concerning localisation
of the notaries public) in due course; in the meantime, are making the necessary administrative arrangements
with a view to introducing the Bill into the legislature shortly after agreement
we
with the Chinese side.
has been reached
(Responsible Division : 3)
18. Localisation of JP System (D of Admin)
The policy Branch is working on the proposal and we
plan to start consultation with the Chinese side in
1993.
It is envisaged that consultation and drafting will proceed in parallel to ensure early submission of Bill to the legislature after agreement has been
reached with the Chinese.
the
(Responsible Division : 3)
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