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COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION (CPA): 40TH PARLIAMENTARY SEMINAR AND VISIT, 1991

1. There is a good case to be made for representation from Hong Kong on this occasion.

In 1991, for the first time, a proportion of Hong Kong's Legislative Council will be directly elected.

- This will mark an important step in the development of democracky in Hong Kong.

Participation in this seminar and visit will therefore provide the opportunity to gain a better understanding of parliamentary procedures at a particularly appropriate time.

- We would not wish to give signals that might suggest a reduction of HMG commitment to Hong Kong between now and 1997.

K. Sanders

7 November 1990

cc: Miss Marsden

Ms Major

Mr Stone

KAM Saunders

Hong Kong Department WH3 11

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