8 January 1993
Ms Susanna Hoe
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the Bunte
Foreign & Commonwealth
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London SWIA 2AH
From The Minister of State
Association of Women for Action and Research c/o The Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres S. 8-9, 2/F, Lai Kwai House Lai Kok Estate
Kowloon
Hong Kong
C31/3
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18 JAN 1993
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Dear As Hee.
Thank you for your letter of 23 November enclosing an open letter to the Governor of Hong Kong. I have seen the Governor's reply to you.
This Government, like the Hong Kong Government, attach importance to the issues you raise. The Governor's electoral proposals would give more opportunity for all voters in Hong Kong, women as well as men, to participate in the running of their own affairs. I note your points about functional constituencies and appointed representatives. These will no doubt be debated when the Legislative Council looks at the Governor's proposals. But the whole thrust is towards broader participation by all in the democratic process.
I know that, since your wrote, the Legislative Council has passed a motion supporting the extension of CEDAW to Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Government has announced that a green paper will be issued this year on the need for action to ensure equal opportunities in Hong Kong. I am sure that you will participate in the dialogue that this will create. This will be an important opportunity, not just for debate, but also to educate people on this important issue.
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Ан Alex Zoodlan
ALASTAIR GOODLAD
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