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touched

will

on I have

the issues Many of 165. require the attention of this Council.

some of it highly complicated, will be

consideration.

be

I

anticipate

But

New legislation,

put to you for

lively debate on many

topics. The demands placed on your time and stamina will

I know that

will you

apply considerable. yourselves to the task with the same

same thoughtfulness and the work of this

dedication which has

Council

in

characterised

the past. I am confident too that, where there are differences of view, they will be argued with all have a common care and in the realigation that we

the whole being of

to

further the well objective community of Hong Kong.

166.

What we are seeking is the development of Hong Kong as a society which combines a strong, expanding and competitive economy with concern for the quality of life of all its inhabitants. This is the objective to which I

with your help I commit myself and the Government. sure that we can, and will, make steady progress towards the achievement of this goal.

am

Adjournment and next sitting

HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT : In accordance with Standing Orders I now adjourn the Council until 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 14 October 1987.

Adjourned accordingly at thirty-five minutes past Four o'clock.

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