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LORD GORCIWY-ROBERTS'S PRESS CONFERENCE IN HONG KONG: ELECTIONS TO LEGCO
I pointed out that it would not be easy, in any Dependent Territory, for a British Government to resist a genuine popular movement for constitutional change. I alluded, however, to the need to take full account of all the external and other implications involved.
FRESS REFORTS SUGGEST THAT HE SAID THAT HONG KONG COULD BECOME INDEPENDENT
5.
The reports are inaccurate.
DISCUSSIONS WITH THE GOVERNOR ON POSSIBLE CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES
6.
Her Majesty's Government and the Governor of Hong Kong keep such questions under continuous review.
(IF PRESSED)
The Governor has not made any recommendations for changes to Hong Kong's present form of government.
WOULD HER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT IMFOSE CHANGES ON HONG KONG?
7.
No,
Sir. But we would willingly consider any recommendations received from the Governor.
PROGRESS TOWARDS GREATER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT
8.
Her Majesty's Government are broadly satisfied with Hong Kong's progress towards public participation in government. The progress of the new Mutual Aid Committees is particularly impressive.
URBAN COUNCIL:
POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF ITS POWERS
10. The Council fulfils an important and valuable function in the urban areas. The precise delimitation of its powers is principally a matter for the Hong Kong Government.
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