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White Paper is very unclear about timetable for further developments

after 1991

White Paper recognises that representative government will need to continue to evolve to provide continuity and a smooth transition in

1997.

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These longer term issues will have to be considered in light of provisions of Basic Law, after its promulgation in 1990. Need will be to ensure that structures can develop smoothly up to 1997 and

beyond.

Important that there should be clear indication of timing for the next step in 1991. The White Paper provides this.

Shortcomings of AGB McNair survey invalidated review.

Should keep in proportion. This was only one element in wide-ranging assessment of public opinion.

Impression of sharp division of views on timing of direct

elections emerged from all quarters. For example:

DIRECT ELECTIONS

IN 1991

SURVEY

Percentage

For 1988

Against 1988

Members of LegCo

50

Members of Municipal Councils

70

Members of District Boards

50

Submissions from groups and

organisations

40

House of Commons Dubste

50

30

50

60

Some factors in survey given insufficient weight (eg signature

campaigns)

All views were recorded in Survey Office report and taken into account in conclusions reached. Believe conclusions and decisions

reflect views of whole community as recorded in report.

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