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8.

State to

Mr. Raymond Pang earnestly invited the Secretary of

reflect the views of DB Chairmen to HMG to ensure

that HK would enjoy a smooth transition to 1997.

9.

Mr. Cheung Yan-Jung, Chairman of Regional Council,

spoke in support of retention of appointed and ex-officio

membership on the Regional Council in 1995. He said that DB

representatives on the Council should also be retained. He

further stated that appointed members have been a valuable

source of expert advice and balanced views that have

contributed

to

the work of the Council. The three ex-officio

members from the Heung Yee Kuk provided a useful link between

and the indigenous population of the New

In 1984 the then Chief Secretary made a promise

the Council

Territories.

Council.

in writing that the Chairman and Vice-chairmen of the Heung

Yee Kuk would be made ex-officio members of the Regional

He believed that even the Chinese government would

not like to see significant changes to the composition of the

Regional Council prior to 1997.

10.

He also expressed his support for the new Governor

who had made it clear that Hong Kong would continue to have a

strong executive led government.

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