26. The Basic Law paves the way for the development of democracy in Hong Kong. The Government will take forward democratic development in a gradual and orderly manner, in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law. We are following the Basic Law and the interpretation and decision made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in April 2004 to consult the public in a step by step manner on the methods for selecting the Chief Executive in 2007 and for forming the Legislative Council in 2008. The Constitutional Development Task Force headed by the Chief Secretary for Administration published its Fourth Report in mid-December last year and will listen to the views of different sectors. We firmly believe that as long as we can maintain prosperity, stability and social harmony, our democratic constitutional system can develop at a faster pace. The ultimate aim of universal suffrage as set out in the Basic Law can be achieved at an early date.