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On the other point on loss of revenue that Mr. Hilton
we can only make an estimate but the
CHEONG-LEEN raised
Hong Kong Tourist Association
estimated that in 1987,
there were some 235,000 visitors who stayed less than 24
hours. If one assumes that all those would be the people
eligible for this particular concession, it would cost
something in the region of $23 million.
MR.
CHEONG-LEEN : sir, I referred only to dawn-to-dusk
transit passengers, and not passengers who would stay for
24 hours or less. But may I ask the Financial Secretary
if he has consulted the industry on the suggestion, and if
not, would he care to pursue it with them to obtain their
reaction, including the views of the airline companies?
FINANCIAL SECRETARY : Sir, I would certainly take note of
that suggestion. I do not believe there has been any
consultation but I think the views of the tourist industry
are already well known on the question of the tax as a
whole.
will certainly take note of it.
But we