SPEECH BY THE SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT IN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON 12TH DECEMBER 1979
"STAR" FERRY COMPANY (SERVICES) ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 274)
Sir,
I move the second motion standing in my name on the Order Paper. It provides, under section 5 of the "Star" Ferry Company (Services) Ordinance (Chapter 274), for the extension of existing concessions by amending the Schedule to the Ordinance. The amendments proposed have the consent of the Company.
The new draft Ferry Services Bill which is intended, inter alia, to replace the existing Ordinance will provide for a new franchise for the "Star" Ferry. The interim arrangements I have referred to in relation to the Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Company are also required for the "Star" Ferry Company and they have been accented by that Company. The proposed amendments to the Schedule to the Ordinance will accordingly extend the existing concessions to the "Star" Ferry Company for one year to 31st December 1980, and waive royalty payments and advertising revenue due to the Government for the same year.
Sir, I beg to move.
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