Part I
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL #2
E
Subject
6. Hew Ferry
Services Ordinance and Franchises and Development of Ferry Piers.
(CR 3/5481/81)
Purpose
Progress Made & Present Fosition
To formulate new legislation (a) Following discussion with the two for the control of ferry services and to negotiate franchises with the two ferry companies.
ferry companies, revised drafting instructions in respect of the franchises issued in December 1981. Revised draft franchises received from AGC just before Chinese New Year.
(b) First meeting of the "orking Group
on pier development and formation of policy group.
7. Measures to
Control Traffic Congestion
(SCR 1/2201/80).
To develop, consistent with Thite Paper policy, measures to reduce congest- ion on the roads by limiting the usage of private vehicles.
Major principles and a package of preferred options have been identified in conjunction with the C.S. and F.S. and are being studied in detail.
Next Quarter Targets
(a)
(i) Issue Bill &
Regulations to
ExCo.
(ii)
Issue draft
franchises to
TAC & ExCo.
(b)
(i) Policy group to
meet and decide priorities, financial
arrangements and extent of development.
(ii) Enter
negotiations with HYF for development at ferry piers.
Go to ExCo.
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