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would also wish to respond positively to such a view when

We take decisions on what further changes should be made to

the composition of this Council in 1991.

42.

all

a further

Before taking these decisions, we will consider

aspects of the composition of this Council: the number

of official and appointed members, whether there should be

increase in the number of members elected by

functional constituencies and the number of directly

seats. We shall have in mind the widely-held view

community that there should be a somewhat faster

development in 1991 than previously envisaged; and

fact that by 1995 all members of the Council will

be elected by one means or another. We must prepare for

elected

in the

rate of

also the

that situation well in advance.

(b) The Basic Law

43.

The second draft of the Basic Law was published in

seen aş a

considerable

Careful note had clearly

February. It was generally

improvement on its predecessor.

been taken of points made in Hong Kong during the

consultation period last year. Recent events in China have

refocussed public attention on some parts of the Basic Law.

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