3.
First, the frequency spectrum available for
Hong Kong's use is narrower than was originally envisaged.
In drawing up a frequency allocation plan the Government
has thus had to take particular care to ensure both that
this limited resource is used efficiently and that our plan
does not interfere with the plans of neighbouring territories.
This has proved complicated.
4.
Secondly, the Government has had to ensure that
the large number of new transmitters and frequencies required
would in no way interfere with the critical Aeronautical
Communications services.
5.
Thirdly, it is clearly desirable that any plan
devised should minimise expensive replacement or modification
to existing installations and equipment.
6.
I am happy to say that a plan has now been devised
which meets these constraints and we will shortly seek the
Executive Council's formal endorsement of the proposals.
Implementation must be phased over several years and, at least
as regards R.T.H.K., will be subject to the availability of
funds. However, detailed proposals are currently under
discussion with Finance Branch and it is hoped to place these
before the Finance Committee of this Council during the
current session.