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8.
State to
Mr. Raymond Pang earnestly invited the Secretary of
reflect the views of DB Chairmen to HMG to ensure
that HK would enjoy a smooth transition to 1997.
9.
Mr. Cheung Yan-Jung, Chairman of Regional Council,
spoke in support of retention of appointed and ex-officio
membership on the Regional Council in 1995. He said that DB
representatives on the Council should also be retained. He
further stated that appointed members have been a valuable
source of expert advice and balanced views that have
contributed
to
the work of the Council. The three ex-officio
members from the Heung Yee Kuk provided a useful link between
and the indigenous population of the New
In 1984 the then Chief Secretary made a promise
the Council
Territories.
Council.
in writing that the Chairman and Vice-chairmen of the Heung
Yee Kuk would be made ex-officio members of the Regional
He believed that even the Chinese government would
not like to see significant changes to the composition of the
Regional Council prior to 1997.
10.
He also expressed his support for the new Governor
who had made it clear that Hong Kong would continue to have a
strong executive led government.
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