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work, received all submissions addressed to the Assessment Office,

and attended selected parts of the consultative process. While

acknowledging that since Hong Kong had never before experienced such

a massive consultation and assessment exercise some difficulties

were to be expected, the Monitors judge that the Assessment Office

staff fulfilled their functions conscientiously and with integrity

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9. The Monitors state their satisfaction that the Assessment Office

carried out its task impartially, faithfully and accurately. They

unreservedly endorse the conclusion of the Assessment Office that

"most of the people of Hong Kong found the draft agreement

acceptable", while noting that the overwhelming message of acceptance is accompanied by an "agenda" of reservations,

qualifications and questions.