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as set out in chapter I, paragraph 5, of the White Paper, in respect of the system of representative
government
And also the fact that any change should
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take time to evolve and adapt to our changing political
scene. However, I am disappointed at the way the
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White Paper has failed to give any indication as
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to whether there is to be any change to the future
structure of our Executive Council and, in this context, how best to deal with the question of convergence.
A note of caution is that any
change to the Executive Council must be gradual and prudent and it must command the trust, respect and support of our community. The Executive Council must also be able to ensure a high degree of effectiveness,
as well as having the capability of maintaining the high
level of Hong Kong's economic performance.
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performance could adversely affect our living standard, thereby creating an increasing atmosphere of dissatisfaction 23 against our Government. This would then encourage
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much greater pressure for more drastic and .far-reaching change to our present system of government. Uncertainty
and pessimism could certainly follow, which would
adversely affect the present stability and continuity
of an effective administration.
HE
Mr SZETO wah, do you
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wish to speak on the main motion, having spoken-on the amendment you proposed-?
MR. SZETO WA [In Cantonese] :
originally I only wanted to say one thing, that is,
even though I take note of the intentions and plans
sir,
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