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MR. PETER POON:
May I ask the Secretary whether
he can give an assurance that the working party
would take thoroughly into account the experience
of the medical profession elsewhere before it
.
makes its final recommendation and also
consider
necessary?
whether further consultation will be
SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE:
Sir, I can certainly give that assurance.
have
In
fact, that is one reason why we
reason why we brought Dr. Halnan se
to Hong Kong to head this working party; he has
had very considerable experience in the practice
in other countries.
MRS.
MRS. FAN:
Sir, can the Secretary tell us whether the working
party will take into consideration the financial
consequences of what it proposes?
SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE:
Sir, I certainly hope that it will
do so!
DR. IP:
Sir, is the Secretary aware that an Academy of
Paediatrics exists in America for many years?
SECRETARY
FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE:
Sir, I was not aware of that but I am sure the
members of the working party have been fully
appraised of this.