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13. Boundary

Deninreation

and Election Commission and Democratizations

of Electoral Boundaries

The Chinese side were briefed on our preliminary

proposals in February

raised any objections.

and March 1992. They have not

The BEC forms part of the

constitutional proposals (as set out in the Governor's

policy address) which is for consultation in Hong Kong

and with the Chinese Government.

(Responsible Division : 4)

14. Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms (AGC)

We have kept

this subject

the Chinese side informed of progress on

since 1988 and have informed them in

January 1992 of our intention to amend the Legal

Practitioners Ordinance accordingly. There is no need

for us to consult them formally before enactment of legislation.

(Responsible Division : 3)

15. Crown as Landlord (SPEL)

The Chinese side have been told earlier that we would

be consulting them on this proposal this year. Preparation of the Bill will be done in parallel with

the consultation process to ensure early introduction of the Bill into the legislature.

(Responsible Division : 3)

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