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Sir, omits publication the
it White Paper became a government policy paper For those who strive for direct elections in 1988 and
even for those members of the public who have made
their views known, the prospects for direct elections
in 1991 would not, or could not, offset the wounds
of disappointment and helplessness they suffer over
They are disappointed and feel
deeply regret not only because of the rejection,
regretable
in which
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once again, but also because of the way, the Government ha
conducted the political review. For this review, It was only tee obvious that the Government t
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dictatorial and
in accepting public opinion.
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To me, the contradictions in
the White Paper and the over-conservative or retrogressive approach are understandable. Judging from past administrative performance over other issues, unless under pressure from China, Britain, or both, the Hong Kong Government really as it did over political developments, landed itself in embarrassing situations such 20 making decisions in questions regarding political developments. wherd it was in a dilemma and at a 106s as to what
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the Hong Kong Government is repeatedly constrained by the Chinese and British Governments spoke
Bagislative Council on this in the Begee debate on the Survey Office Report in November. I am not going to repeat the points today.
in matters se
to political to political reform,
expressed my
opinions
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