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MR. YEUNG : Sir, apart from the Tolo Harbour area and the
southern
waters, what are the other coastal areas which
will be declared as water control zones?
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SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE : sir, the southern
waters I I referred to in fact refer to all the beaches
the south side of the Island, and along the south-east
shore of Lantau. The
only area at present declared a
water control zone is Tolo Harbour. So, the areas to
which Mr. YEUNG referred would be the remaining areas, in
particular, the
the waters
waters along the
along the Castle Peak Road where
there are a number of
of beaches, and also, Clearwater Bay
and the eastern side of the New Territories.
MR. SOHMEN : Sir, would the Government consider requiring
the owners of pleasure craft and fishing boats to install
septic tanks in their vessels, SO as to eliminate
discharge of sewage from these sources?
SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE : Sir, this is something
which we will consider although, as far as I understand,
it is not a major contributor to the problem at present.