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As for environmental control methods developed in
other parts of the world, we certainly have not adopted
these uncritically; we take great pains to devise measures
appropriate to our situation, and this is one of the
reasons why we need to devote resources to monitoring
work, so that we are aware of the actual conditions
invarious parts of Hong Kong. In many cases, including
the air monitoring equipment referred to by Professor
SC POON, the type of equipment used is automatic and this has
led to useful savings in field staff costs.
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We also make very great efforts some may say too
great - to ensure that Hong Kong's competitiveness in its
export markets is not unduly affected by our pollution
controls. But I have to say that if we are to be
successful in our efforts to effect environmental
improvements and I am convinced that this is what an
increasing proportion of our people want there will
inevitably be a price to pay. We are proposing to spend
10- more than $600 million over a ten year period to rid our
streams and coastal waters of the appalling pollution
caused by animal wastes, much of this money in the form of
assistance to the farmers to help them comply with the new
regulations, and compensation to those who are unable to
comply. As in all pollution control work a compromise has
to be struck and we make every effort to ensure that the
most satisfactory arrangement possible is reached.
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