complaining that they are by no means representative of long Kong opinion. You will know, I think, that the pattern of constitutional development followed in most other dependent territories is ruled out in long Kong's case since any significant constitutional change involving a greater degree of self-government would be unacceptable to the People's Republic of China. They regard Hong Kong as part of China and would be strongly opposed to any constitutional developments which might ultimately imply a separate status for Hong Kong. Although the usual machinery for reflecting public opinion and for governing by consent is not available in llong Kong, other ways have been devised for securing public participation in the processes of government. In this connexion I do not think I can do better than to draw your attention to what the Governor said on this matter in his address to the Legislative Council (pages 27 - 29 of the enclosure).
I hope that what I have said will reassure your constituent that every effort is being made in Hong Kong to improve the welfare of the population.
eter,
Forouwe
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