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Secretary for Transport:- Sir, I think perhaps that question might
be better answered by my colleague, the Secretary for Education and
Manpower. I am not myself personally aware of the details of the
particular question's answer.
Secretary for Education and Manpower:- I must confess I don't have this
one at my fingertip either; but the Rehabilitation Development Coordinating
Committee is currently considering a report on the transport needs of
the disabled. I will ensure this point is also looked into.
Dr. Tse Chi-wai:- Sir, it is common knowledge that because of the small
size of the children that 7-seaters often serve as 14-seaters and 14-seaters
often serve as 20-seaters for the small children. Would Government have
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any specific instructions or contemplate any regulation against this type
of overloading of these light buses for the children?
Secretary for Transport:- Yes, Sir, I will take particular care to ensure
that the leaflet I referred to covers this point.
Mr. Szeto Wah:- Sir, since in the vicinity of many schools there are
urban clearways so when the children get off they have to walk quite
a long way and pass by many accident-prone areas before they get to
school Can the Government inform this Council how the situation can
be improved to ensure children's safety?