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Speech

Speech by the Honourable the Chief Secretary Mr David Ford, LVO, OBE, JP

in the Legislative Council on 8 July 1987

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-the amendments to the Bill proposed by the Ad Hoc group as summarised by Mr. Allen LEE are all

acceptable to the Administration. In addition to the

points made by Mr. Lee in his speech, I would like to

elaborate on a few points highlighted by the proposed

amendments.

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clause 4(1)(b) should include

First, I agree entirely with Mr. Lee that

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qualification for a non-official

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Broadcasting Authority. The Government recognizes

the important role of the broadcasting Authority, and

membership of the Authority

will ensure

represents a wide cross-section of the community.

ensure that the membership of

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Secondly, we agree that the standing orders

to be "made under clause 6(3) should be consistent

with all the provisions of the Bill, including clause

7 which provides for the disclosure of members'

interest at meetings. I thank the Ad Hoc group for

drawing our attention to this technical oversight.

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