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Although I am still

disappointed that direct elections will not be introduced in

1988, it is my duty to be objective and base my decision on rational analysis rather than my own personal preference. Unlike my honourable friend, Mr Martin Lee, I did not yell at the top of my voice and therefore instead of being overwhelmed

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by my own voice, I did hear the voice of other people and have

taken that into consideration. Based on the information and

material available to me, I believe the Hong Kong Government's

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reasonable one and there is no reason to cast a vote of regret upen this decision.

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Therefore I do not support the amendment moved by

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Mr, Martin Lee.

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MRS, NG (in Cantonese):

Sir, DB elections were held

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just recently. The turn-out rate for the voters has gone down

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ed election seats to the Legislative Council; this is undeniable. The question is the timing of direct elections - there are divided

the introduction of views. Mr. Martin Lee and his supporters favoured direct election in 1988. However, on the other side, there are quite a

people number of members of the public who hold opposite views. Let

cite an example. Wang Tau Homree gommittee, There is

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councillors the sensent is a good one. but the time should not be

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regarding political reforms they should be introduced

It is more appropriate for us to gradually. In 1991 if we have direct elections to the K Legislative Council it is more appropriate. Because of these reasons, I oppose the proposed amendment by Mr. Martin Lee.

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