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Sir, this is the

com me nd to

the Executive

approach I would respectfully

Council to adopt in their

deliberations on the Report in relation to the issue of whether

direct elections should be introduced in 1988.

invite the Executive

I would further respectfully

Council to take note of the following matters

(a)

(b)

(c)

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In analysing the results contained in the Report, it

must also consider carefully the many useful views

expressed by the public on the two surveys conducted

by A GB McNair, including the experts in the field as

well as statisticians.

Executive

Before coming to its decisions, the

Council will be well-advised to announce to the

public the yardsticks it will adopt in assessing the

Report.

It must fully explain to the public the reasons for

its decision, particularly in relation to the most

vital issue of whether direct elections should be

introduced in 1988. For not only must justice be

done; but it must be manifestly seen to be done.