§ Mr. Canavanasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will make a statement about democratic reform in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. BlakerOn 14 January the Hong Kong Government published a White Paper on district administration with proposals designed to increase community participation and consultation in local government. The proposals include an elected element in district boards using universal adult suffrage which would also apply to future elections to the urban council. The first elections under the new scheme would be held in 1982. A copy of the White Paper has been placed in the Library.