TNAG-1726-FCO40-2439-Minutes-and-Hansards-of-the-Legislative-Council-of-Hong-Kong-1988 — Page 21

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I feel that it is something that is correct and valid.

So, I have always maintained that the political development

in Hong Kong should be gradual, taking into account

and converging with the Basic Law of the future SAR.

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from this angle, I feel that there should be directly elected seats to the Legislative Council after

1990, and prior to this date it should not be introduced

rashly.

As for the number of elected seats, it should be gradually

increased within the framework of the Basic Law.

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To conclude, the White Paper is comparable with the

aspirations of our community and is in line with changing

times and it is prudent. Since the political development

from now to 1991 has already been decided on, we should

not harp on issues that have been brought up time and again. In fact, our views regarding the necessity of having directly

elected seats to the Legislative Council are the same; the

difference lies in whether it should introduced in 1988.

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As to whether direct elections are supported by the people, since the surveys differ in methodology and target groups, the findings also differ. However, the discrepancy is

not too great. Neither side can claim an absolute myny

advantage over the other showing that the general public

do not really have ses strong views on when direct elections

should be introduced. Consequently, the decision of the

White Paper is something that is acceptable to the

community. Now, we should channel our energy into

practical work and start preparing for direct elections

to the Legislative Council in 1991, so that we can really elect some people who will work for the well-being of

Hong Kong. That is, in effect, for the benefit of all.

Sir, I support the motion.

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