Reporter: Why is it not possible to spilt the new five seats into five districts?
Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs: Our proposal now is to return the five new functional constituency seats through one single constituency using the proportional representation system. The reason is that through such a system, different political parties and also independent candidates can participate in the election, so that there can be broadened and balanced participation in the election.
Reporter: Why is it not possible to spilt it into five districts?
Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs: The main consideration is to allow opportunities for different political parties and also independent candidates to take part.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript)
Ends/Sunday, October 31, 2010