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completed and a more vigorous policy of

development operating in Hong Kong - on the

assumption that there will be no change of Contem

policy. They must be given all the

encouragement and practical assistance

possible. Can we send out the Labour

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Sir Thomas Lloyd

I submit a revised draft, marked "A", the latter part of which (paragraph 7 on) is intended to give effect to the Secretary of State's minute of the 18th January.

I have included all the main features for the new Legislative Council suggested by the Secretary of State, but I should like to comment on two points.

(a) On the basis of the population figures,

non-communal representation should result in a preponderance of Chinese elected members. It may be desirable to add a proviso to the instructions regarding the selection of nominated members to the effect that persons may however be nominated to represent

a substantial community or interest if that

community