1. The Hong Kong Government is under continuous criticism regarding the service provided by the two privately omed companies (both of which make a profit). To improve the situation an agreement has been concluded which includes a large bus purchasing programme by the companies (from which UK firms hope to benefit), approval to substantial fare increases and an undertaking from Government to institute bus priority measures aimed at achieving a minimum 10 mph journey time for buses.
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2. Sir Peter Baldwin was approached during his recent visit by the Secretary for the Environment with a request for a specialist from the Department to work in the Commissioner for Transport's Office as Transport Priorities Advisor.
3. There has been further discussions on this with the Commissioner for Transport and the details of a secondment are now being worked out.
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