Supplementary to question No. 4
in the LegCo Meeting on 4.12.85
Mr. Lee Yu-tai:- Sir, can the Secretary for Transport inform this
Council what steps the Administration will take to ensure that the
Tramway Company will honour the following commitment: at the meeting
of the Eastern Districtboard
ictboard meeting about two weeks ago,
representatives of the Tramway and its holding company gave
assurance that the profits generated from the development of the
Sharp Street depot, will be used for the improvement of the tramway
system and to keep the tram fare at a low level?
Secretary for Transport:- Well Sir, I do believe that in its discussion
with the District Board and with the Government about relocating the
tram depot, the company has shown itself to be very conscious of its
obligations to minimise any possible environmental problems and has
been, I hope Mr. Lee will agree, very receptive to the suggestions.
I can say that the Government will monitor the situation and will
continue to maintain close consultation with the company and an
atmosphere of a good will to ensure that all the se promises and
measures can be carried out fully.