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5) The Special Working Group with Mrs Rosanna TAM & Convenor will continue. Their case of liaising and providing support for OMELCO and Hong Kong groups and individuals who wish to play a part in our united effort.

6) Allen LE2, Senior Member of the Legislative Council will make a statement in the Council this coming Wednesday subject to the agreement of the President to put on record the unanimous views of members on the question of right of abode and our efforts in London to press the case.

7) A Legislative Council debate will be held on the Foreign Affairs Select Committee's Report soon after it has been published.

"As I said earlier, we do not under-estimate the difficulty of the tasks ahead. The British Government's position is morally and constitutionally indefensible as more and more influential papers and leading figures in Britain are pointing out to the British public. What we seek is no more than our right. We must continue to press our case with determination and dignity, and with one voice. At the same time we must, as a community, work together to safeguard the unique features of our society, and to build up political systems for the future which will give people confidence. For Hong Kong is our home, and we are all proud of it.' W

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