Q.9
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Secretary for Security : Sir, again, I think it would be a very
expensive business relative to the level of crime we are talking
about. If, in a particular area in a country park, crime went
up quite dramatically, then perhaps it would be worthwhile
installing such a telephone.
But of course, as it is, the
management offices do have telephones which can be readily
available to the public, if necessary.
Mr. CHEUNG (in Cantonese): Sir, paragraph
are 29
3
says that there
control centres and some wardens. I would like to
know about the operating hours of these units and the staff.
Secretary for Security : Sir, that question, I'm afraid, takes me
beyond security and into the world of the Agriculture and
Fisheries Department.
I will ask the Director for an answer and
let my
hon. Friend have it in writing.
Dr. HO: Sir, for certain parts of the country parks, will
mounted policemen, or policemen on horseback, prove to be more
effective or economical than the motor-cycle patrol? Will the
working group consider this?
Secretary for Security : This possibility has been considered
very seriously. In practice, the terrain of most of our country
parks is such that it would not be easy to patrol on horseback.