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Not necessarily a problem in practice.

Provision about "Upholding

mic Law"

criticism

Answer

Not mentioned in Lagbo address,

BL only comes into affect in 1997. Not therefore possible to introduce it in 1995.

Timetable for Consultations

Criticism

Answer

Do not take unilateral action before full agreement

reached.

None of the proposals contravene the provisions of the BL. Willing to discuss th with China. But will need to put legislation to Legco next spring.

8 October 1992

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