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Supplementary to Question No.,

in LegCo Meeting on 18.5.88

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MR. LAI (in Cantonese) : Sir, the general public of Hong Kong

feel that

the draft Basic Law will have a very great effect

upon them. What measures has the Administration taken to

ensure that the interpretation of different provisions in the

Basic Law is consistent between the two governments?

CHIEF SECRETARY : Sir, I believe I have answered the question

in my original answer. As I have said, we are studying the

draft very carefully.

If we do consider that there are

provisions which appear to be inconsistent, we will take the

action I have indicated.

MR. Martin LEE : Sir, does the Administration intend to sponsor

public opinion surveys in relation to those parts of the draft

of the Basic Law where options are left open, for example, in

relation to the formation of the first Government; in relation

to the selection of the Chief Executive; and in relation to the

composition of the legislature; to make sure that the public's

view on these matters can be gauged properly?

CHIEF SECRETARY: Sir, we believe that the consultation process

is a matter for the

Consultative Committee.

Chinese

Government

and the Basic Law