DSR 11C (Revised 5/87)
BLDC with the task of soliciting the views of Hong Kong
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39. 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 in these and
other groups and in plenary meetings, all well reported
by the Hong Kong media. After more than two years' work
the first draft of the Basic Law 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 1988
to canvass public opinion on the Draft Basic Law at first
hand.
40. A wide range of views on various aspects of the
first draft was expressed during the consultation period.
In addition, in June and July 1988, both Houses of
Parliament debated the document. Debates on the first
draft were also held in Hong Kong's Legislative Council,
the two Municipal Councils and almost all the District
Boards. The records of most of these debates, including
those of the Parliamentary debates, were conveyed to the
Chinese Government through diplomatic channels.
41. In November 1988, the five Special Groups under the
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