CONFIDENTIAL
PART II Important Issues
SUBJECT
Driving Licences for Persons becoming resident in Hong Kong (ENV 30/01/12)
Hong Kong Tramways Limited.
(CR 46/5591/74)
PURPOSE
To provide an equitable system for dealing with the issue of driving licences to persons holding over- seas driving licences who become resident in Hong Kong.
To plan the future role of the tram on the Island.
PROGRESS MADE & PRESENT POSITION
(a) Branch/Departmental agreement has
been reached that holders of recognised overseas driving licences should not be required to take a driving test in order to obtain a driving licence in Hong Kong.
(b) A revised package of proposals has
been agreed with UMELCO.
(c) A.G. is preparing revised draft
legislation and this Branch will circulate a new draft ExCo Memorandum for comment.
(a) Discussions have continued with the
Company on :-
(i) tram extension to Chai Wan; (ii) additional depot space; (iii) additional track reservations; (iv) implementation of a Profit Equilisation Scheme.
(b) The Company's detailed proposals are
awaited.
(c) The future role of the tramways will
also be considered in the context of the White Paper on Transport Policy.
NEXT QUARTER TARGETS
Go to ExCo before the end of the quarter.
機密
Clarify exactly what are the Company's proposals by 30th April, 1977.
G.F. 323
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