TNAG-1322-FCO40-1728-Future-of-Hong-Kong-opinion-polls-and-surveys-1984 — Page 333

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Factors deserving prime consideration in drafting

basic law

Number

Representatives of HK people should take part

in the drafting

668

56.87

Draft should be fully discussed by HK people

before being endorsed

661

56.36

Must be endorsed by referendum in HK

679

57.98

Amendment to basic law after it has been endorsed

must be approved by HK people

704

60.12

Others

No comment

25

2.10

247

*

21.09

Table 17

Summary of 3.1 - 3.2

Over half of the respondents showed positive concern for the factors which deserve consideration in the drafting of the basic law. The area of prime concern was the question of livelihood.

The basic law or 'mini-constitution' can be said to be China's pledge for Hongkong people concerning the territory's future systems and lifestyle. The findings of the poll indicate that residents of this district are very concerned about the basic law.

4.

Socio-economic activities status of Southern district residents

4.1

Age

The majority of respondents (72.75%) fell within the 31-50 age group. 16.96% fell into the 18-30 category while only 8.66% were aged above 51. (See Table 18)

Age

Number

J

18 20

114

6.67

21

30

176

10.29

31

40

731

42.75

41

50

513

30.00

51

60

127

7.43

over 50

21

1.23

no reply

Total

༡༠

1.54

1711

100

12 19

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