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Mr Ivan Lawrence, 21 January 1985

important that BNO status confers reasonable rights on holders.

important to ensure good future for Hong Kong Civil Servants.

- ensure protection of human rights and maintain confidence.

Mr Bowen Wells, 6 February 1985

- further develop system of government, not necessarily on British

model. Too narrow a democratic base, no constraint on executive

power held by governor and officials. Should establish Executive controlled by the people.

Mr Ivan Lawrence, 16 January 1986

ex-service men and POWS should be allowed to become full British

nationals on case-by-case basis.

Mr Bowen Wells, 15 July 1988

- must seek to contain emigration of professional classes.

rights and freedoms festricted under Basic Law as stands.

- must develop system of government for post 1997 Hong Kong under

which powers of Chief Executive are checked.

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