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Our ruminations here have also turned up one other possible model for consideration. This would also involve sticking as

It is in some ways a closely as possible to the BL model.

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I can

variant of your option (d). But instead of dividing up the entire working population into broad occupational groups, it would use organisations and corporate bodies grouped into the same BL categories. They would then elect members of the Election Committee through a separate electoral process. enclose a minute by Shelagh Brooks fleshing out this idea. see problems with it. For example, it would involve the Government in a process of defining organisations and corporate bodies. It would also involve a further set of elections, with

But if we are its own electoral role and voting arrangements. looking for BL-compatible models, it is worth bearing in mind.

12. In conclusion, I should emphasise again that we in London

But if there is to are not advocating changes along these lines. be further thought in ExCo about amendments (or discussions with the Chinese before final decisions are taken in ExCo) you may find it useful to have these thoughts on record.

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