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Governor's proposals. But I think that even the Chinese now recognise that the Governor was serious when he said that he was putting forward proposals, and was ready to consider alternative proposals from others. Many such alternatives have now come forward. The Legislative Council will have to consider them alongside the Governor's proposals. It is right that they should have the responsibility for striking the balance.
We also stand ready to discuss these issues with the Chinese side whenever they are ready for this. As I emphasised in the Lords, we want to return to a cooperative relationship with China as well as developing representative institutions within the terms of the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law.
BARONESS CHALKER
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