problem has recently been discussed in
London with the Governor of Hong Kong,
and it is anticipated that a despatch,
which will be made public, will shortly
be sent to the Governor of Hong Kong
indicating that, the United kingdom
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Government are not entirely satisfied
∙1949 proposals have the effect, in practice, of limitery He proposed franchise to a very small proportion
with the proposals incorporated in the of the present population of Hong Kong, the Sof S
Legislative Council's resolution and
requesting the Legislative Council to
for the Colonies would be glad if further consideration
could be given to the possibility of devising other.
consider the matter further. It seems means, whercly the process for the selection
unlikely at present that whatever
constitutional changes are finally
adopted that there will be any provision
for direct representation on the
Legislative Council of either the
Indian community or the other main
minority community which consists of
people of Fortuguese descent.
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of unofficial members of the beg to would be placed n a broader basis, in which British,
as well
thing
British, interests could participate.
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There will still be a number of nominated members who will probably be nonimated from the Chinese, Portuguese & Indian communities but
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final decision on they print has yet been taken.