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In order
should
to demonstrate sincerity, Governor undertake not to submit his proposals to Legco while talks are taking place/delay for three months.
Rebuttal
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We
have demonstrated our sincerity by postponing gazetting, in order to give the talks the best chance of success.
But
Draft
cannot delay indefinitely. legislation must be put to LegCo in time for it to be dealt with this session.
Essential therefore that our talks are brought to an early and successful conclusion.
Cannot separate question of elections from wider question of intensifying consultation over transitional Need to address these first, in order to rebuild basis of trust, before considering specific electoral arrangements.
matters.
Rebuttal 1
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A11 transitional matters are important, but elections are urgent. Should be given top priority. If we can resolve our differences on this question that would make а major contribution to rebuilding our relationship.