Supplementary to question No., 1
in Legco Meeting on 8.6.88
MR.
CHEONG-LEEN
Sir, can an unequivocal assurance be
given by Government that it has a long-term commitment
preserving the environment at Mai Po Marshes which is
known worldwide for its variety of wildlife?
SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE : Yes, Sir, I I am sure I
can give such a commitment. We fully recognise the
importance of Mai Ро Marshes in this respect, and the
various measures that I have described will be taken with
the aim of preserving the ecology of the area.
PROF. POON : Sir, in view of the industrial developments
in China near Mai РО and other Yuen Long areas, has
Government any long-term projection as to the possible
pollution effects in this area?
Sir, the Environmental
SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE
Protection Department does have regular meetings with the
environmental agencies in Guangdong and in Shenzhen, and
we do our best to keep in touch with proposals that are
being made there for developments with the aim of ensuring
that the joint responsibility for the preservation of the
ecology of Deep Bay is maintained.
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