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between us on the whole range of electoral
is
a
arrangements
narrowed sufficiently, there is no way we can judge whether
decision to engage on the 20% rule will move the two sides
closer to an overall package deal. Should it become apparent
at some future stage of the talks that an agreement on the
arrangements and the through train is in sight,
electoral
then the balance may well be
tipped in favour of engaging
the Chinese in the implementation of the 20% nationality rule.
How to implement the Rule in 1997?
13.
the 20%
It should be clear that any arrangement to implement
rule is for the Chinese to act on, and
nationality
will not form any part of our electoral legislation before
It would be helpful, however, if any agreed method
elections SO that
1997.
can
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be promulgated before the 1995
candidates and the electorate have a clearer idea of
!
the
what
they are voting
implementation
or
also
standing
arrangements are acceptable to us, we could
consider whether we are prepared to
in have
place
for.
Provided that the
(but not in
force) the
a
by-election
immediately
after
necessary legislation to facilitate
1 July 1997 if any
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member
elected duly
in 1995
to has
be removed for
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exceeding the 20% quota.
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