due course, as the political and constitutional circumstances of Hong Kong evolve, further thought will be given to this possibility, if popular support for the idea develops.
30. Even the introduction of a system under which a substantial number of Unofficial members are elected indirectly by an electoral college and by functional constituencies will be a major change in the system of government in Hong Kong. It will take time for people to become familiar with this new system and to develop experience in its operation. It is for this reason that it is proposed to introduce the new system progressively.
31. In the light of Hong Kong's special circumstances, the system now proposed should meet the objectives set out in paragraph 7 above of rooting the authority of government firmly in the community, of providing a channel for the authoritative expression of the views of the people, and of making the government more directly accountable to the people of Hong Kong.
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