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10.
Despite the poor
prospects of discussions with
the Chinese we must continue to show willingness.
PR wise
we
should
be
to standing
gain if the Chinese refuses to
negotiate or insists on pre-conditions.
11.
We
need will
to
consolidate
is the Governor's increased contacts with independents.
sustained effort will be
others.
made by CS, SCA, D of Admin and
continuе our lobbying
An example and enhance our support in Legco.
to
A
12.
Given that time is the essence we have decided
to advance the introduction
of
legislative proposals to
LegCo
the
to
mid-February 1993.
We also intend to present all
legislation necessary to implement the package at the
same time.
13.
The
Government unfortunately has no control over
the
speed
with
which
draft the
legislation
might
be
processed.
the Indeed
likelihood of a
long-drawn out
process,
deliberate or otherwise, is high.
A motion debate
on the package
or
controversial elements of the package,
say,
in
January preceding
the
introduction
of relevant
bills may
expedite
the
process and serve to commit those
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