Supplementary to Question No. 3 in the
Legislative Council on 12 March 1986
Mr. Hilton CHEONG-LEEN:
Sir, a few months ago the Pest Control Section of
Municipal Services Branch had brought to the attention of the Housing Department
that despite their fairly vigorous efforts of control, the matter was gradually
getting out of hand and it was that the pest control staff felt that it was
fighting a lonely battle against what is termed a highly prolific rat population, in
which they had little chance of succeeding. When will it be possible for the
Housing Department staff and the representatives of the Pest Control Section
to have a joint meeting together to review the guidelines which have been issued
and how much more can be done to control the problem?
Secretary for Housing: Yes, Sir, we will be having meetings with the Pest
Control Advisory Board as what is mentioned by Mr. CHEONG-LEEN.