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Secretary of State.
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Prime Minister
FURTHER ACTION.
Hong Kong-Constitution Changes
PROPOSALS
In May, 1946, a statement was made
to Parand Zur predicena
here in the House of Commons by Lord Hall and
Sir Mark Young,
in Hong Kong by the Governor
concerning constitutional changes in the
Colony.
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It alder
The statement indieated that it was the
policy of Hie Majesty's Government that the
Constitution should be revised on a more
liberal basis as soon as possible, and
announced that the Governor had been
instructed to examine the whole question in
consultation with representatives of all
sections of the community. The statement- mentioned One possible method of carrying out is suggested that
this policy, namely, the handing over of
certain functions of the internal
administration at present exercised by the
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Central Government, to a/Municipal Council, shored blondeed, constituted on a fully representative basie.
3.
The Governor of Hong Kong, after full
consultation with representatives of all
sections of the community, has recommended
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