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18.
The Governor was told that the Secretary of State interpreted
the phrase underlined above in a broad sense to include changes
designed to improve Government's means of assessing public opinion
or of improving its relations with the public (such as the addition
of nominated members to the Legislative Council). He was also told
that his further recommendation not to increase the nominated
members on the Legislative Council was accepted but "with less
readiness than your main recommendation"; and it was emphasised
that the Secretary of State would expect him "to keep the position
constantly under review", pursuing any opportunity that might arise
"to improve the machinery of Government by the nomination of
additional members."
Colonial Office,
May, 1963.
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