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3. The proposal to clarify the Council's role by closely

defining its functions, coupled with the intention to remove all

officials from its membership will, I suggest, make it

correspondingly more important to continue exploring every

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possibility of broadening the basis of unofficial representation

on the Legislative Council.

4. I note that your Executive Council advised that the earliest

date for introducing the scheme would be 1 April 1973. However,

in view of the length of time that has elapsed since the Urban

Council produced its first report I hope that every effort will

be made to introduce the new arrangements in April 1972, as

originally proposed.

5. I shall be grateful if you will inform me as soon as

possible of the proposed date of publication of the White

Paper.

CONFIDENT IAL

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