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studio
theatre
is
under construction
and due for
completion
in
1989.
68.
Hong Kong also has some
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 in a
variety of sports.
(£)
69.
Broadcasting
now
on
most
of
Proposals for which
the establishment of
After an extended period of public consultation on the
recommendations contained in the report of the Broadcasting Review
Board,
taken decisions the Hong Kong Government has the issues of major significance which will affect the future of
broadcasting and television in Hong Kong. approval in principle has been given include: 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
television stations for
from December 1988; period of 12 years, a
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
enhance
1990.
the
editorial independence of Radio Television
of Governors, with largely non-government
membership, will be established to determine its broad editorial
Board a
70.
Το
Hong Kong,
policy. In order not to subject it to
elevision Hong Kong will continue remain within the public service.
commercial
pressure,
Radio
to
be publicly funded and
will
X.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
71.
The
Government
provision
is year
to continues Hong Kong
capital works for
future Hong Kong's
development.
financial
for the 1986/87 financial
HK$5.4 billion and the level of commitment for 1987/88 will be the highest ever, at some HK$6 billion.
new work to start in
invest heavily
in
The
approved
nearly
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