HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
香港立法局—————————一九八九年七月五日
Vietnamese boat people at Tai A Chau
5 July 1989
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4. 林偉強議員問:由於政府決定以大鴉洲安置越南船民,該區海面的往來船隻因而有所增加,
當地的海魚養殖業受到影響。請問政府對此事是否知情,以及會否考慮日後在其他地方安置越南 船民,從而避免影響當地居民的生計?
SECRETARY FOR SECURITY: Sir, the Government is aware that mariculture at Tai A Chau has been affected by the recent increase in water traffic in the area. The Agriculture and Fisheries Department has been examining both the water quality and also the fish being cultured in the Tai A Chau fish culture zone. Preliminary results show the occasional presence of oil slicks on the surface and an increased turbidity of water caused by increased marine traffic in the vicinity of the zone. Fish reared in captivity were found to show signs of abnormal stress such as a high incidence of infection caused by external parasites.
Vietnamese boat people are held on Tai A Chau solely because of the serious accommodation crisis caused by the massive influx of boat people into Hong Kong this summer. The situation at Tai A Chau is far from ideal and alternatives are being considered. Although over 4 000 boat people have already been moved from the island, and there are plans to move another 2 000 - 3 000 in the near future, the continuing influx from Vietnam unfortunately makes it likely that the island will have to continue to be used in the forseeable future.
Meanwhile, action will be taken as far as possible to minimize the effects on the livelihood of the local people. The Hong Kong Fishermen's Association have written to the Director of Agriculture and Fisheries on the loss of fish at the Tai A Chau fish culture zone and the department is investigating their complaints. On completion of these investigations, action will be taken to improve the situation and to resolve the difficulties faced by the fishermen.
Motions
COMPANIES ORDINANCE
THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY moved the following motion:
"That the Companies (Fees and Percentages) (Amendment) Order 1989, made by the Chief Justice on 6th June 1989, be approved."
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