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spectrum of Hong Kong opinion, was also established with
the task of soliciting the views of Hong Kong people on
the draft Basic Law.
37. The BLDC established five Special Groups
(dealing with the relationship between the Central
authorities and the SAR, the economy, the political
structure, rights and duties of Hong Kong
inhabitants and education, culture and social
questions).
Discussion has taken place on these and
other groups, and in plenary meetings, all well reported
by the Hong Kong media. After more than two years of
the first draft of the Basic Law, called "The Draft Basic
Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the
People's Republic of China (For Solicitation of
Opinions)" was published in April 1988. A five-month
consultation exercise, conducted by the BLCC, was then
held in Hong Kong. Two delegations of mainland members
of the BLDC, led by senior Chinese officials, visited
Hong Kong in June and September to canvass public opinion
on the Draft Basic Law at first hand.
38.
A wide range of views on various aspects of the
first draft was expressed during the consultation period
In June and July, both Houses of Parliament debated the
document. Debates on the first draft were also held
Hong Kong's Legislative Council, its two Municipal
Councils and a number of District Boards. The records
some of these debates, including those of the
Parliamentary debates, were conveyed to the Chinese
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