However, with the development of the roles of the Legislative Council and the District Boards, it is questionable whether there are still valid reasons for maintaining a three-tier system of Government in a compact city like Hong Kong.

• 不过，随着立法会和区议会所扮演的角色不断演进，不免使人怀疑香港这个人口和设施密集的城市，是否需要维持三层议会的架构。