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question the representativeness of the functional constituency system is to decide which trade is

to be included and which is not. Of course, many professions see themselves as worthy of seats in the Council, arbitrarily granting seats to them in turn creates conflicts and further demand for

seats from those who are excluded. I certainly hope that the expansion of functional constituency seats today is not the prelude to the brand Electoral College system in later years.

May I pause to emphasise the importance that the Brand Electoral College system is something which should never be introduced in Hong Kong and I shall not recommend this system to the people of Hong Kong.

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then, after all, perhaps this is the only way best suited for the moment in a society like Hong Kong.

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decides to have direct election in 1991, it is advisable to get everything prepared at least one year before the date of election. Details like nomination qualifications, constituency boundaries, number of

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seats allocated in each constituency must be carefully thought out to avoid confusion. An early release

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fully prepare himself to stand for election. In the light of the dividing up of present Electoral

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