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(1) Which form of change is more suitable for the

present social situation of Hong Kong with a view to maintaining the stability and prosperity of Hong

Kong;

(2)

Which change is more suitable in view of the present

level of political participation by the people?

We should know that the success or failure of any change in a

government system is closely connected with the co-ordination of

time, geographical and human factors. Therefore I make my

analysis as follows:-

(1)

I agree with Your Excellency's statement that the

special circumstances of Hong Kong were such that a stable situation was required. Therefore I agree with the conservative attitude adopted by this Green Paper in proposing a gradual change in our

Government.

(a)

During the first stage, from 1985 to 1988, I , advocate indirect election as proposed by the

Government because at the "initial stage of

democracy", limited and controlled

participation is essential to preservation of

the present system of Government which has

proved to have contributed tremendously to the political and economic success of Hong Kong.

(b) During the second stage, i.e. from 1988

onwards, I propose that we should implement direct election progressively so as to move one step forward towards democratisation. By 1988,

I hope that the members of the Legislative Council will comprise the following:-

(i) 12 Unofficial Members elected by the

electoral college.