16.
In all
these
6
-
matters,
to
draw
up
schemes and
predict their success on the basis of experience elsewhere is not enough. Our systems must grow from our own society and
of our take account
not survive
without firm roots set in the society from which they spring.
circumstances.
They will
When considering
constitutional development,
we
17. shall also need to keep in mind the provisions of the draft As I explained in my agreement on the future of Hong Kong. statement last week the provisions in that agreement allow scope for the development of Hong Kong's governmental system as the years progress. We can therefore move forward but we shall do so with due circumspection.
18.
(vii) The White Paper
After the Executive Council has considered all the views put forward, a White Paper will be prepared setting out
definitive
information
will
plans.
and
This will be
for published
and tabled in this Council for debate.
represent only
one
further
stage
public
These
in
the
They
It is essential to
plans development of representative government in Hong Kong. do not preclude subsequent development. Hong Kong's continued growth and prosperity that its system of government should continue to evolve to meet the demands of the times and the aspirations of those to whom it owes its
mandate.
(b) Legislative Council
(i) Membership
The pace of change is
19.
reached a milestone in our history. I expect this to be the
last session of this
is such
such that we have already
Council in which all its Members
are
/appointed.
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