It is unlikely that the Regulations will attract much attention from the public. The long lapse of time between this and the last fee revisions may
may generate some adverse comments. Some small scale animal traders are likely to experience difficulties in absorbing the increase and may win some support if they appeal for public sympathy.
Publicity
21
A press release will be issued by the Director of Agriculture and Fisheries to announce the increases in fees. It will be emphasised therein that the fees were last set more than a decade ago.
Advice sought
22
Members will be asked to advise, under section 3 of the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Ordinance (Chapter 139),
whether:
(a) the Public Health (Animals and Birds) (Animal
Traders) (Amendment) Regulations;
(b) the Dairies (Amendment) Regulations;
(c) the Public Health (Animals and Birds)
(Exhibitions) (Amendment) Regulations;
Health (Animals) (Boarding Establishment) (Amendment) Regulations;
(a)
the Public
(e)
the
and
Public Health (Animals) (Riding Establishment) (Amendment) Regulations,
set out at the Annex, should be made.
(The Assistant Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr T.K.S. YIP, the Principal Assistant Secretary for Economic Services, Mrs Emmeline MOK, and the Senior Assistant Law Draftsman, Mr D.J. MORRIS, will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item.)
27 October 1986 (ECON 2/1806/84)
COUNCIL CHAMBER