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(b)

distribution of resources by the successful

candidates. Political parties would emerge

during elections, whether direct or indirect.

But direct elections would help nurture political

talents and political awareness among the

people. Thus, consideration should be given to

introducing direct elections by 1987.

Appointed members should not have the right to

vote.

(c) They also enquire about the definition of

functional constituencies and the method of

election.

(5)

Meeting Point

(a)

Government should take into consideration the

needs of Hong Kong after 1997 and a government

strongly supported by the people should be established through "count-down reforms" during

these thirteen years. Hence, one third of the

Legislative Council members should come from

direct elections by 1987, and there should be a

majority of members selected through direct

elections by 1997. The purpose is to monitor and

recall the members by way of elections.

(b) There would be chaos to elect Legislative Council

members from 430 members of District Boards and

other councils, for they might not even know one

another.

(c) They question the definition of functional

constituencies and the method of election.