Personally, I feel that there are many
specel
rational points in the speech of Mr. Martin Lees today, but I will not be
by A
A
am not worried over these rational and moderate points, but
rather, some actions after the speech.
~ people chanting out with six Dainit
Λ
For example, last
night, I heard that in the sit-in on the White Paper, there is such statement, for example, hout with Sir David.
Well, I
really donet understand what these people would like to
achieve, Will this not cause confusion and fear among the
the public?
1
the long speech.
80 2
3
by
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 -
J
11
12
13
14
Se 15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Le 22
là 23 2 24
25 فیر
26
27
Will this not deal a severe blow to st
wald like stability and prosperity in Hong Kong? Of course, we all welcome the voices
of objection but please do not underestimate the adverse
effects of confrontational actions.
Under such circumstances,
I have to say that the Government has made the right decision
amendment
in introducing direct elections in 1991. That is why I cannot
accept the motion proposed by Mr, Martin Lee.
MRS CHOW:
Thank you
Sir, as I hate stated during
the debate on the Green Paper last year, I made it clear that in spite of misgivings about the suitability of direct elections for Hong Kong, I would go along if there is clear support for it.
Subsequently in the debate on the Survey Office Report, I outlined a few significant messages I drew from the Survey Office Report, side-stepping the controversial AGB McNair Survey and referred to the SRH $urvey which were commissioned by independent non-government organisations and which I found to be most balanced and professional among a number of surveys included in the report, and came to the conclusion that the majority of people are either not willing or not ready to insist on direct elections in 148 8
although they did endorse direct elections as a desirable
principle sometime in the future. I support the Government's decision on the 1991 start date as a sensible one. It recognises the wishes of the people to have direct elections and at the same time takes care of the strong desire for caution.
I would now like to say a few words about Mr, Norman
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
SC36
Webb's analysis.
our
When I first heard about Mr Webb's
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.