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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