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No. 1391.
Parliamentary Question
Constitutional Reform
Following question by Mr. Donald Wade is for
oral reply Tuesday 10th December.
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"What steps will be taken to increase the representative element in the legislative and executive councils of the Hong Kong Government. 11
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"Ways and means of broadening local representation within the present constitutional arrangements in Hong Kong are kept under constant review.
I have no further statement to make at
present."
Grateful for your early observations.
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