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Finally, the old chestnut of unauthorised
The Buildings Ordinance Office is now
undertake
building works. building geared to undertaking large-scale clearances on a' district-by-district basis in accordance with recently changed policy. Priority Demolition Teams have also been set up to take rapid action against works which pose a danger to life or property. The teams will pay particular attention to stopping and demolishing new works in
or the result of the wo progress, before they can be sold or occupied.
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But we are also involved in a programme of publicity aimed at owners and residents about the dangers of unauthorised building works and encouraging
self-enforcement among building management bodies, in the hope that people will eventually understand that it is not in their interests to infringe the law or to tolerate its infringement by others
their neighbours.
Sir, with these remarks, I support the motion.