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Supplementary to Question No. 2
in Legco on 27.1.88
MR. HUI : Sir, since there were either little or no loss
these burglaries, could Government
of money involved in these
such acts?
inform this Council what was the suspected motivation in
Could triad involvement to bring about
disturbance to normal centre activities be a major cause?
If So, what remedial and preventive measures does the
Government plan to take?
SECRETARY FOR DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION : Sir, most of
these minor offences are due to vandalism and there is no
indication of any triad involvement in these cases.
Presence of caretakers or watchmen together with better
security measures would no doubt reduce
reduce possible damages
and recurrences.
MRS. TAM : Sir, will the Secretary be more specific on
the timing as to when funds are available to implement
those improvement measures as suggested in paragraph 2 of
his answer.
SECRETARY FOR
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION : Sir, action has
been taken to seek the necessary funds through the normal
channel, that is the Finance
Committee, and, once the
funds are voted, work will be put in hand.