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environmental protection are achieved, such regulations should not damage the flexibility of the manufacturing industry or inhibit industrial investment and re-investment. Federation also presses that there should be close consultation with industry prior to the designation of additional Water Control Zones as the cost impact varies from one Water Control Zone to another. The Hong Kong Printers and Dyers Association Ltd is of the opinion that the draft regulations are impractical; it is concerned about the extension of the water Control Scheme to other parts of Hong Kong and requests that
On the other the passage of the draft regulations be deferred. hand, the Conservancy Association supports the draft regulations and urges that they should be passed as soon as possible to prevent further deterioration of water quality in
the territory.
The Ad Hoc Group considers the present response to the draft regulations disappointing. We attribute the unenthusiastic response to the complicated procedures and technical terms in the draft regulations, which most people
find it difficult to understand.
We are also given to understand that many industrialists and factory owners have the false impression that the regulations would only apply to Tolo Harbour. Since the pollution control in Tolo Harbour on industry would not be substantial, some industrialists do not take the trouble to respond when consulted.
In view of the above, Sir, may I request the
Administration to carry out wider consultation and to report to this Council on the result of such further consultation before
the definitive regulations are tabled. Such consultation should not be confined to industrial concerns but should