TNAG-1327-FCO40-1740-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Ministerial-statements-1984 — Page 162

The White Paper

5. The purpose of this White Paper is to set out, in the light of public reaction, the Government's intentions for 1985 with regard to the next stage of develop- ment of representative government in Hong Kong at the central level. The proposals in the Green Paper covered the period up to 1991. The revised plans for 1985 described in this White Paper include several of the original proposals concerning the composition of the Legislative Council in 1988.

6. In preparing the White Paper the Government has recognized the need to keep in mind the provisions of the Draft Agreement on the Future of Hong Kong, and the plans have been framed accordingly.

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