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HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 14 March 1984
Subject
Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance.
L.N. NO.
Antiquities and Monuments (Declaration of Monument) Notice 1984.....
Inland Revenue Ordinance.
Inland Revenue (Interest Tax) (Exemption) (Amendment) (No. 4) Notice 1984....
Sessional Papers 1983-84:
No. 46 Correctional Services Department Welfare Fund-Income and Expenditure Account with Balance Sheet and Certifi- cate of the Director of Audit for the year ended 31 March 1983.
No. 47-Samaritan Fund-Income and Expenditure Account with Balance Sheet and Certificate of the Director of Audit for the year ended 31 March 1983.
No. 48-Government Minute in response to the report of the Public Accounts Committee dated December 1983.
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Oral answers to questions
Fire-watch teams
1. MR. CHAN YING-LUN asked:- What is Government's policy for squatter area fire-watch teams in regard to their formation, training, operation and welfare?
Secretary for District AdminisTRATION: Sir, it is the Government's policy to encourage such fire-watch teams in squatter areas, and there are now 144 such teams in squatter areas.
MR. CHAN YING-LUN:—Sir, would the Secretary for District Administration inform us whether it is the District Officer who co-ordinates these activities as well as sponsors the full cost of purchase of new and replacement equipment and re-fill of fire extinguishers?
SECRETARY FOR DISTRICT Administration:—Yes, Sir, it is the District Officers' direct responsibility supported by the District Boards, and the District Boards do provide the fire officers with funds for the necessary equipment.
MR. CHAN YING-LUN:-Sir, in performing their duties there is always an element of risk involved. Will Government consider financial compensation by way of ex- gratia award or insurance cover in case of injury or death?