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Another item which occasioned keen debate

The

was the draft Film Censorship Bill which was

published for public consultation in April 1987. The

purpose of the bill is to recast the existing system

for the classification and censorship of films. It

attracted significant local interest and commentary

which, on the whole, reflected community approval of

the proposed new classification system.

provision in the bill which evoked the most

controversy was that which seeks to prevent films

likely to damage Hong Kong's relations

relations with other

countries and territories from being exhibited. A

revised draft Bill,

received during the

published for further

which incorporated comments

consultation period, was

public comment in November

1987. The proposed legislation is expected to be

enacted during the current session of the Hong Kong

Legislative Council.

CONCLUSION

70.

progress

Hong Kong has continued to make steady

during 1987.

The economy performed

exceptionally well during the year and growth was

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