Question No. 6
Reply by the Hon. P.K. Y. Tsao, CPM, JP,
Secretary for Administrative Services and Information
to a question by Hon. Mrs. Selina Chow, JP,
in Legislative Council on Wednesday, 12 June 1985
Question :
Is the Government aware that a Preparatory
Committee of the Media Council has been formed
under the Chairmanship of Justice Simon Li and
if so, what is the Government's position in
this matter?
Sir,
The Government is aware of the formation of a
Preparatory Committee of the Media Council.. A press statement was issued on 30 May by the Preparatory Committee announcing its establishment under the Chairmanship of Mr.
Justice Simon Li.
We welcome the initiative to consider the
desirability of a media council for Hong
Xong. The Government is not and does not intend to become directly involved in the work
of the Preparatory Committee. We believe that
the proposal for a Media Council is a matter which should be pursued by the media
themselves.