5
above, but
with appropriate modifications to conform to Hong Kong's legislative style and with updated references to Hong Kong Ordinances.
11.
The
mentioned in
Bill will in addition repeal the Orders
paragraphs 4 and 5 above and wi2. -make consequential amendments to existing Hong Kong Ordinances which mention the Nuclear Installations (Hong Kong) Orders.
PRINCIPLES FOR CONSULTATION
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12.
It is appropriate that this proposal be the subject of consultation with the Chinese side since the proposed legislation is designed to implement international obligations which apply to Hong Kong
and which will to the Hong Kong Special Administrative
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continue to apply Region after 1997.
13.
The proposed legislation will confer on an
authority in Hong Kong powers formerly held by an authority in the United Kingdom in that the Governor will be
empowered, without the approval of the Secretary of State,
to raise the lower Hrit for the compensation payable
-
before compensation can be awarded for damage to the means of transport see para. 5(a) above. The Governor would of
course consult the Secretary of State to ensure that his direction did not breach the United Kingdom's international obligations in this respect.
14.
As mentioned in para. 5(b) above, under the 1986 Order, the Secretary for Monetary Affairs in Hong Kong may specify in Hong Kong dollars the amounts to be taken as equivalent for particular day to sums expressed in the
Paris Convention
a
in special
drawing rights. The British