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Q. 18
A. 18
Has the Panel taken into consideration public views expressed?
The Panel was asked to advise on an issue on which
But the issues differing views have been expressed.
Its involved are primarily legal and contractual. terms of reference required the Panel to make a recommendation on these issues, which it has done.
Q. 19
A. 19
In the unlikely event of the appointment of another Governor, does the Panel still think that the new Governor should be liable to pay salaries tax?
The terms of reference of the Panel were to advise on whether the present Governor should be liable to It would be outside pay salaries. tax in Hong Kong. the Panel's terms of reference to go beyond that. The Governor has made it clear his firm intention to serve until 30 June 1997.
Q. 20
What happens if LegCo put forward an amendment to
Is British the IRO which repeals section 8 (2) (a)? Government approval required?
A. 20
A hypothetical question.
Q. 21
Would special permission be required before a Legislative Council Member could introduce a bill to remove the Governor's exemption?
A. 21
No.
Q. 22
A. 22
Why has the Governor not volunteered to pay himself?
tax
The Governor is leaving it to the Administration to
He is not involved in the resolve the issue.
process.