Supplementary to Question No. 11 in the
Legislative Council on 1 May 1985
Mr. P.K. YEUNG :- Sir, why have provisions not been made in the 1985-6 Draft
Estimates for additional staff to man the new facilities at Man Kam To?
Secretary for Security :- I don't think that is a question I can answer.
Mr. P.K. YEUNG
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Sir, in order that most of the kiosks and counters will not
remain empty could temporary staff be recruited to relief the foreseeable
congestion at Man Kam To especially during the peak periods of the year?
Secretary for Security :- Yes, Sir, temporary staff could be recruited provided
that posts for these staff can be included under the Director of Immigration
Head of Expenditure.
Mrs. Fan :- Sir, if the reason for not being able to employ these additional
staff is one of revenue, would the Government consider charging a small fee at
Man Kam To and thereby making full use of the facilities and thereby reducing
the waiting time of all the passengers and vehicles going through that control
point?
Secretary for Security :- Yes, Sir, during the budget debate my honourable friend
made the same point and I said then this is the possibility we would be
considering and indeed we are now giving thought to it.