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we have come to the view that the public interest

would only ever require such power to be used in

an emergency, and adequate powers exist under

Emergency Regulations; and

(e)

repeal is a logical final step of the

liberalisation process begun two years ago.

Attendance

The Secretary for Administrative Services and

Information, Mr P.K. Y. Tsao; the Principal Assistant

Secretary (Special Duties), Mr M. J.T. Rowse and the Senior

Assistant Law Draftsman, Mr J.R. Crawford will attend for

discussion of this item.

Administrative Services and

Information Branch

Government Secretariat

18 November 1988

File Ref : ASIB/I 2406c (88)

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