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CHAPTER III

SCOPE OF THE 1987 REVIEW

ANNEX B

The 1987 Review is thus a further stage in the

gradual [and

continuing] process of development Of

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representative government in Hong Kong, in accordance with

the broad aims laid down in the 1984 White Paper. The

Review will include a comprehensive assessment of progress

in the development of representative government at the

government, regional and district

levels of central

administration.

It will also consider specific issues

carried forward from the 1984 White Paper, namely the

position of the Governor as President of the Legislative

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Council and whether direct elections] to the Legislative

Council should be introduced.

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The main issues to be discussed in subsequent

chapters are :

(a) the desirability of making further changes to

the composition of the Legislative Council;

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(b) whether the Governor should continue to sit as

President of the Legislative Council;

(c)

the composition and functions of the municipal

councils (the Urban and Regional Councils);

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