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MR. DE SMOND LEE : Sir, as to whether the exhibition is
intended to
to cover a period extending beyond 1 July 1997,
should the expression of interest be
be made by Britain in
conjunction with China?
SECRE TARY FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES AND INFORMATION :
decided that the proposal was feasible,
Sir, if it were decided
an approach would then be made to the Chinese Government
to seek their views.
in order
to
DR. HO : Sir, in
facilitate the Government to
come to a conclusion on the feasibility of hosting an
Exposition in Hong Kong, will Government consider firstly
to engage the professional services of those experts who
have
in planning international
had experience
Expositions? Will the Government also conduct surveys to
assess the support of the community for an Exposition, or
otherise?
SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND INFORMATION :
Sir, there
there are
are many practical aspects for the Government
to consider at this stage. If expert advice from outside
the Government is required, consultants could be engaged.