葉錫恩
(MRS.) E. ELLIOTT.
TEL. 3-422414
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55. Kung Lok Road, Kwun Tong.
KOWLOON.
It is almost certain that in answering questions asked in Parliament, the Hong Kong Government quoted compensation in terms of net area, while in attempting to purchase another flat of the same size, the flatowners have to pay for gross area. Gross area is invariably used in all flat purchases and
lettings, including Government public housing. By basing the compensation
per square foot on net area instead of gross area, the Hong Kong authorities
have grossly misled the British Government. It is noticeable that in his
reply to the Member, Mr. Blaker did not state whether the area quoted was gross or net, in which case the gross area would naturally be understood
in this case,
misunderstood.
In order to solve the problem and to increase the credibility of the
British Government, the people of Sai Lau Kok should now be compensated
according to the figures quoted by Mr. Peter Blaker, counted over the gross area, which is the area by which the residents and shopkeepers will have to buy their new flats or shops. In spite of losses at present
chary inflating rates, the people will accept compensation at the rates quoted by Mr. Blaker and maybe the Government can save its face at having
misrepresented the case.
Yours faithfully, (for the flat/shop owners)
& Juica
(E. Elliott) (Mrs.)