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cards,

which the

1987, to remain

Hong Kong Government

valid until they are replaced after 1997 by

wish to issue from 1 July

identity cards of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

[Note: It may be possible before publication of the White Paper to

state here, in an addendum, the outcome of the discussions.]

(f) Legislation and Treaties

13. In due course Hong Kong will ask for Orders in Council to be

made, under the Hong Kong Act 1985, enabling the Hong Kong

Government to enact local legislation to replace United Kingdom laws which at present apply to Hong Kong. Examples of such laws

are those relating to merchant shipping and civil aviation.

Treaties affecting Hong Kong, and arrangements for setting up a court of final appeal in Hong Kong, are also being looked into. Some of these subjects, particularly the question of ensuring the

continued application of international rights and obligations

affecting Hong Kong, will

will be discussed with

be discussed with the Chinese Government

through the Joint Liaison Group.

(g) Shipping

14.

In May 1985 the Hong Kong Government issued

a consultative

document outlining initial thinking for a separate, autonomous Hong

Kong Register of Shipping; there was a constructive response from the shipping industry, which is now being studied.

III.

REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

15.

the Hong Kong Government has continued to

structure which government a

at all levels

For several years

develop in Hong Kong would be both appropriate to its needs and based securely upon existing institutions; and which could endure.

,

1985 saw changes at

a steady evolution

all levels of government all forming part of a

towards more representative government.

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