Q.9
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Mr. Peter C. WONG: Again, in view of the apparent lack of
adequate resources, can the Secretary honestly say that it is
safe for the public to use the country parks?
Secretary for Security : Yes Sir, from my own personal
experience of walking many, many times in virtually all Hơng
Kong's country parks, I can say in all honesty, with my hand on
my heart, that it is the safest place to be.
Mrs.
CHOW: Sir, is there any sign at all that crime is on the
increase in country parks, in general; or in specific areas?
And if so, what preventive measures have been taken to counter
this trend?
Secretary for Security : No, Sir, there are no signs at the
moment that the low level of crime in country parks is on the
increase. Preventive measures within the country parks themselves,
other than regular patrolling by the country park staff and by
the police, would not be justified at the present level.
Mr. Jackie CHAN (in Cantonese) : Sir, I understand that the
telephone company has recently provided a hundred hot-lines for
the public to contact the police. Will the Government request
the telephone company to provide such telephones in country
parks, so that picnickers can call the police in case of
emergencies?