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in any specific order of importance; merely to state which of the issues concerned them.

think that

(e) the most appropriate preparation during the "transition

period" from now until 1997 is:

(i)

increasing investment in Hong Kong and its people in order to sustain confidence;

(ii)

stepping up the pace of democratic

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(f)

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5.

evolution in Hong Kong whilst grooming appropriate talent for its future Government (question 6);

the most important thing about the Basic Lawlis that it should be adequately discussed by Hong Kong people

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in draft, and thereafter any amendment would require the consent of the Hong Kong people (question 7);

According to the information available to us, most of the respondents in the Sham Shui Po West District were aged between 51-60 those in the East District (only 1% sample) were mainly in the 21-30 age range.

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C Priest (Mrs)

Hong Kong Department WH 305 233 4475

4 May 1984

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