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broadening of the social base of its membership (by
appointment and not by the elective process). A more broadly
based system of direct taxation, at higher rates, is
suggested. There are proposals for acceleration of development
in the education, health and social welfare fields and in
the terms and conditions of employment.
5.
There is a need for more consultation between HMG
and the Colony on broad policy matters and for a greater
British information effort in Hong Kong. More care should be
taken to reduce friction where British and Hong Kong interests
clash; there is a need to advocate Hong Kong's case publicly
in Britain.
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