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(d)

MX TO

In

consequence,

the

package will become less

and less attractive in

the normal course of

public debate in Hong Kong.

(e) Hence, the CPG should not seek to present its

Own

constitutional

proposals

publishes its draft legislation.

HKG's Response

10.

before

HKG

HKG's

own efficiency offers the best way

minimise the dangers of losing support:

(a)

by

debate

forward

completing the draft legislation at the

earliest possible date and thus moving public

as quickly as possible

too

Sanguine

specific voting arrangements and away from

theoretical issues (e.g.. compatibility with

the BL, "secret agreements");

(b)

by

ensuring that LegCo members have the minimum

excuses for complaining of poor drafting;

trivial

(c)

όν extensive

popular explanation of the draft

legislation

and the voting rights which it will

create; and

CONFIDENTIAL

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