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fully realise that problems, such as the rehousing of remaining
squatters, still remain and they have no intention of
relaxing their efforts in this sphere.
6. They have plans to house or rehouse more than half a
million people over the next six years and are considering
whether a substantial increase in this figure would be
feasible.
PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR ADMINISTRATION (Not discussed
in Hong Kong)
7.
There may be a place for an Ombudsman or similar office
in Hong Kong but both the Governor and I have an open mind
on the subject.
8.
It is necessary to consider what is best for Hong Kong
in its own particular circumstances.
9.
Persons with grievances already have a variety of channels
of complaint open to them and I am content to leave it to
the Hong Kong Government itself to consider whether those
channels need supplementing and if so in what manner this
should be done.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM (Not discussed in Hong Kong)
10. The Hong Kong Government's proposals for the revised
composition and functions of the Urban Council were set out
in a White Paper which was, I understand, discussed in the
Legislative Council last month. I look forward to learning
the outcome of those discussions.
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