SECRET
in the exchange of documents
the principles
set out
between the British
and
February 1990.
Chinese
governments
in
4.
The
Governor
invited the Political Adviser
to comment on how the proposals related to the five principles agreed between the two Governments.
5.
of
The Political Adviser said the modifications
either fell within the principles of the Basic Law or the five principles, but it was difficult to reconcile
any of the proposals under both. The proposals to include FCs in the EC may be challenged on the ground duplication of electorates. The proposal to use occupational groups in Option D may be challenged on
the ground that such groups are not included in the
The Governor said we should bear in mind
the fact that the Basic Law applies to the 1999
elections and is silent on the arrangements for the
Basic Law.
1995 elections.
6.
The Chief Secretary said that a model along
the lines of the Basic Law Consultative Committee
would probably satisfy the criteria set out in the
five principles
as the Chinese
and the requirements of the Basic Law
saw them. He said the Administration