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"That will be confusing for a period of a year but at least everyone

will know exactly what the two ideas entail," the paper said. "If that is not acceptable, then give the people what they want, as shown in public soundings, and leave the clock alone thereafter."

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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To July 6 there were a total of 37 letters to the Chinese and English

Press. Sixteen writers welcomed a one-time system (not necessarily HK Time), one

preferred retaining the present system while the remaining 20 were opposed to the

proposal.

Three letters called for public polls on the matter while four correspondents

suggested Hong Kong should be 81⁄2 hours ahead of GMT.

Of the 16 letters in the Chinese Press, only three favoured the proposal.

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