DSR 11C
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INADEQUATE CONSULTATION/MEASURES RUSHED THROUGH'
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Very hard to argue this is true. Substance of new
measure on Hong Kong statute book since 1951. The two
bills concerned were gazetted on 19 December. Extensive
discussions followed between Administration and members
of Executive and Legislative Councils. Ad hoc group set
up by LegCo to consider, and consult more widely. Debate
deferred twice at request of LegCo members.. Both bills
passed by large majority in Legislative Council.
Debate on 11 March a very full one (8 hours), of high
quality, reflecting all shades of Hong Kong opinion on
this issue.
Administration's admendment which was published on 6
'March was introduced to improve measures and in response
to representations from Hong Kong journalists. Fully
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debated on 11 March.
No reason for further delay. Hong Kong Government no
doubt felt public interest best served by full debate in
Legislative Council. Members clearly agreed.
adjourn heavily defeated on 11 March.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NOT REPRESENTATIVE
Motion to
Legislative Council fully capable of speaking out
robustly and vigorously on Hong Kong issues whenever
occasion merits. In any event, Hong Kong people will
have full opportunity to express their own views on
future constitutional developments in response to Green
Paper later this year.
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