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GOVERMENT HOUSE HONG KONG.

WED 03 MAR 93 67:42

PG.04

QLD.

ALU.

Is it nar true that the real argument now with tho Chinope is over whether Nichael Sze should be the Deputy Representative of the British side?

As I have made clear in my, statement, delegation has been nominated.

Our

This is a matter

The Chinese delegation

1 Jo

watter

for our oidc.

for their sidc. We would not presume to C CUTESTI),

on it.

Q11.

Lu Fing bao caid that there can be no role for LegCo in challenging any agreement reached by the British and Chinese side, Is this not an

impossible sticking point for you?

A11.

The constitutional position is clear.

012.

A12.

If talks

Lake place, we will be sccking to reach an understanding with the Chizeze pido which in our judgement will ensure open and fair electoral arrangements acceptable to Hong Kong people.

If

we reach such an understanding we will recommand it to LegCo. LegCo will have then the constitutional responsibility to vote on and onact the

legislation. Thank are Lue facts.

be-spirited away.

They cannot

How long will you wait for the Chinese reply?

Can not wait indefinitely. The longer it takes to discuss, the basis. for talks, the less tim there-

1 be. for the

11 needs.