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Legislative Council

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Hong Kong – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 December 1949.

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Photo of Mr Victor Collins Mr Victor Collins , Taunton 12:00, 14 December 1949

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is now in a position to make a statement with regard to the provision of a municipal council or for elected representatives to the Legislative Council of the Colony of Hong Kong.

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