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The diversity of views freely expressed in this

Chamber add breadth and strength to the processes of law

making and of government. This unity out of

of diversity

enables us to find solutions to our problems which

generally command a consensus throughout the community.

aiming at

Most of Our business is quietly conducted,

and economy. The resilience and

efficiency

health of Our economy and its powers of recuperation

reflect this basic approach of prudence, common sense and

consensus, of taking opportunities when they present

themselves and working for the general good of the whole

people.

The highlights of the year included the

determined efforts of Members to put the views of Hong

Kong to Her Majesty's Government in regard to the draft

Hong Kong-British Nationality Order 1986. As a result of

those representations on the Nationality Order, Her

Majesty's Government agreed to two of three requests and

gave an assurance in respect of the third. A matter of

current ma jor importance to Hong Kong people has been

their concern, which Members have so ably reflected and

are pursuing, in regard to the nuclear power station at

Daya Bay.