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other territories have some relevance here, they can never be the

final determinant. Our solution must have regard to the special

circumstances of Hong Kong and to the delicate and unique system

of checks and balances whereby accountability to the Legislative

Council is maintained on the one hand and the authority of the

administration is upheld on the other. This is a system which has evolved through long years of experience here and elsewhere and we must do nothing precipitate to upset it.