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studio theatre i s under
1989.
construction and due for completion in
68.
Hong Kong also has some of the best sporting facilities in
South East Asia, including modern stadia, multi-purpose games halls
and swimming pool complexes. The Jubilee Sports Centre at Sha Tin
provides excellent training facilities and expert coaching
variety of sports.
in
a
(f)
69.
Broadcasting
After
recommendations
an extended period of public consultation on the
contained
in the report of the Broadcasting Review
Board, the Hong Kong Government
the issues of major significance which will affect the future of
broadcasting and television in Hong Kong. Proposals for which
approval in principle has been given include: the establishment of
an independent Broadcasting Authority which will have responsibility
for the regulation of all aspects of radio and television
broadcasting; extension
of the licences of the two existing
has now taken decisions on most of
from December 1988;
television stations for a period of 12 years,
the introduction of cable television into Hong Kong; and a total ban
on the advertising of tobacco products on television and radio, with
effect from December 1990.
70.
To enhance
the editorial
independence of
of Radio elevision
non-government
broad editorial
Hong Kong, a Board of Governors, with largely
membership, will be established to determine its
policy. In order not to subject it to commercial
elevision Hong Kong will continue to be
be publicly funded and will
remain within the public service.
pressure, Radio
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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME S
71.
The Hong Kong
capital works for Hong Kong's future development. The approved
financial provision for the 1986/87
Government continues to invest heavily in
financial year is nearly
for new work to start in
at some HK$6 billion.
HK$5.4 billion and the level of 1987/88 will be the highest ever,
commitment
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