05-MAR-1993 10:50
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LONDON
LONDON TIMES
In response to an editorial of the London Times as saying that Sino- British talks would be held in secret, the British FCO in a statement said the Governor and the Exco would remain fully involved in formulating policies on HK's constitutional reforms development, including strategies on talks with the Chinese side, many papers reported. There was no question of the Governor and Legsg being excluded from decisions on the administration of HK. The statement, added that HK officials would take part in any Sino-British talks. Any agreement reached between China and Britain would be submitted to Lesce for final endorsement, the statement continued. The London Times also in another editorial expressed full support for the Patten package. Meanwhile, the Oriental Daily News said two conservative MPs have written to the Parliament requesting the Foreien Secretary, Pourlas Hurd, statement on the stand of Britain when discussing HK's election Arrangements with the Chinese Government, FCO minister Alaistair Goodlad said the Governor had drafted a statement to be released in Lesco today regarding electoral arrangements in HK, the paper said.
HANG SENG INDEX
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The papers reported that lang Seng Index yesterday surged to record high of 6467.8 points in reaction to speculation on the rexumption of Sino- British talkя.
ELSIE TU
In a letter to The Times, Elsie Tu said the Governor had tried to make use of the views of the three officials members and three appointed members on Leeco as the Council's inclination towards his political package. the HK Economic Journal reported. Mrs Iu said the three ex- officio members were hound by Exco's rule of collective responsibility to support the package while his chosen appointed members. Christine Loh, Anna Wu and Roger Luk, also held views similar to his own. With these six votes. Mrs Tu said the Governor tried to make Legco's inclination towards the package to fall on his side. She dismissed as incorrect Nr Patten's claim that his package had been supported by two- thirds of HK people. The report said Mrs Tu's Jetter had also been sent to some other people, including Douglas Hurd and Paddy Ashdown.
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