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aspirations of the community. In order to ensure that television
and programmes
broadcasting techniques can reach the right
standards and in view of the fact that the present
television
licences will expire by the end of December 1988, the establishment of a Broadcasting Authority, which will be
とい
responsible for regulating television, radio and cable television broadcasting, is a matter of great urgency.
Thus the
introduction of the Broadcasting Authority Bill is a timely move.
I believe that the selection of programme content
should take into account the prevailing standards of our society. Since radio and television broadcasting pervade into
almost every household in Hong Kong, it follows that there should
be a greater participation by the public in monitoring the
broadcasting industry. It is also very wise of the Government to
introduce this Bill. Under this Bill, all matters relating to
television, radio and cable television broadcasting are subject
to regulation and monitoring. The Government should therefore
take the second step for implementation as soon as possible, and
should make known to relevant bodies and members of the public
for their information the timing and procedures for the
implementation of this legislation.
Sir, with these remarks, I support the Bill.
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