M(86)44
570
(£)
that from the commencement
of
the new radio licence period in
August
1989,
further
restrictions
should
be
introduced
in
respect of
tobacco
advertising
and
sponsorship on radio, with a
view to effecting a total ban
by December 1990 (paragraph 21
of the memorandum).
Mr S.L. Chen said that his advice was
conditional
upon
there being
a
genuine effort
to eliminate
tobacco
advertising generally.
(Sir M.G.R. Sandberg and Mr Q.W. Lee declared
an
interest as members of the Heart Foundation.
Mr Allen Lee
declared
an
interest
as a
Tobacco Limited and
withdrew
Director
from
of British
America
Chamber the
for
the
discussion of this item.)
(The
Secretary
for
Administrative
Services
and
Information, Mr James Y.C. SO, the Secretary for Health &
Welfare,
Mr J.W.
CHAMBERS,
and the
Commissioner
for
Television and Entertainment Licensing, Mr H. KWOK, attended
before the Council for discussion of this item.)