recognise that their task now is to work together to make a
success of the first direct elections in 1991 and to
demonstrate that Hong Kong people can be trusted to exercise their responsibilities sensibly. Details of the proposed
arrangements for the 1991 elections were announced in Hong
Kong on 21 March 1990 and a bill introduced on 25 July 1990.
The proposals provide for 18 directly elected seats in nine two-member constituencies, 21 functional constituency seats, 18 appointed members (including one Deputy President) and 3
ex officio members. The proposed arrangements are now being considered by the Legislative Council and are expected to be passed into law early in the New Year.
Voter Registration in Hong Kong
11.
To prepare for the District Board elections in March
1991, the Municipal Council elections in May 1991 and the Legislative Council elections in September 1991, the Hong
Kong Government launched an extensive voter registration
drive from mid-August to 20 November. The Hong Kong Government made use of both electronic and printed media, distributed voter registration forms widely and conducted
household visits.
12. As a result there was a net gain of 206,259 new
electors bringing the total on the 1990 Provisional Register
to 1,803,826. This gives a 13% increase over the 1989
registered electorate of 1,597,507 and gives a registration rate of 48.8% of eligible voters, compared to 43.9% for 1989. The Hong Kong Government have also received numerous late applications which may bring the total registered electorate to over 50% of eligible voters.
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