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advertising of tobacco products on television and radio,

with effect from December 1990.

To enhance the editorial independence of Radio

Television Hong Kong, Board of Governors, with largely

non-government membership, will be established to

determine its broad editorial policy. In order not to

subject it to commercial pressure, Radio Television Hong

Kong will continue to be

to be publicly funded and will remain

within the public service.

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

The Hong Kong Government continues to invest

heavily in capital works for Hong Kong's future

development. The approved financial provision

financial provision for the

1986/87 financial year is nearly $5.4 billion and the

level of commitment for new work to start in 1987/88 will

be the highest ever, at some $6 billion.

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Over 55% of expenditure on public works is on

highways and engineering projects, including

formation. Major projects which began last year include

reclamation at Hung Hom Bay, which will provide land for

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