GOU ENT HOUSE HONG KONG.
FRI 12 MAR 93 07:00
PG 15
RESTRICTED
Q15
A15
Lu Ping has said that there can bẹ no role for LegCo
in challenging any agreement reached by the British
and Chinese side. Is this not an impossible
sticking point for you?
The constitutional position is clear. If talks
take place, we will be seeking to reach an
understanding with the Chinese side which in our
judgement will ensure open and fair electoral
arrangements acceptable to Hong Kong people.
reach such an understanding we will recommend it to
LegCo. LegCo will have then the constitutional
responsibility to vote on and enact the
legislation. These are the facts.
spirited away.
If we
They cannot be
Q16
What if the talks take place and you reach no
agreement?
A16
If we enter into talks with the Chinese side, as I
hope we do, it will be on the basis that there is
goodwill on both sides to reach a satisfactory
understanding. That will be my firm intention and
wish. Without minimising the difficulties, it would
be pointless to enter into any discussions
anticipating that they will fail.
Q17
A17
You said in your policy speech that you would keep
LegCo informed of the progress of discussions with
the Chinese, How will you do this?
You will note that I am making this announcement
today to the Legislative Council rather than in
any other forum. And I am taking your questions
now.
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