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CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS BR

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should be no practical need for Clause 2(c) to be brought into operation prior to the "appointed day". If the Legal Counsellor believes it is preferable for the clause to come into operation immediately on the date of gazettal, however, we have no objection to it either.

Paragraph 5 of the Legal Counsellor's letter

suggests some changes to the wording of Clause 2(c). We are somewhat puzzled by the reference to "paragraph (1) heading and sub-paragraph (a)". As far as we can make out, Clause XIIA (1) of the principal heading.

Instructions does not contain any Would "paragraph 1 sub-paragraph (a)" be more appropriate?

Clause 4(b)

We have no difficulties with using a capital "C" for "Clause", but the Legal Counsellor may wish to consider making similar amendments to other provisions in the principal Instructions (e.g. Clause IX(2), Clause XXIV) so as to achieve consistency.

Clause 5(b)

Clause XXI (2)

prescribes the

LegCo President

of the principal Instructions

"stand-in"

is

arrangements when the

absent

from a meeting of the