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were

meetings had already been considered by the Ad Hoc Group, there

clearly other new and meritorious points raised by them

which were never considered either by the Ad Hoc Group or at

our in-house meetings.

upon these

In the circumstances I

feel that we

Furthermore there had been no further discussion on

this Bill either by the Ad Hoc Group or by the non-government

members of the Legislative Council subsequent

further representations.

would all benefit much if this Bill were to be postponed for a

reasonable period of time. And speaking for myself, although I

have attended every Ad Нос Group meeting on this Bill I am

unable to say that I feel fully ready to debate on it today.

And I am conscious of the fact that even in my proposed

amendment to this Bill, I have not been able to deal

point of importance, particularly those which

presented to us for the first time within this week.

with every

were only

I appreciate

that some of my colleagues in this

Council may feel that they are willing, able and ready to have

a full debate on this Bill today. But surely, even to them,

postponement cannot possibly prejudice them for they will not

become any less willing, able or ready to debate on the Bill at

the adjourned hearing.

I

appreciate

embarrassed to vote

that some of my colleagues may feel

against this Bill today after they h ad