HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 28 February 1990
香港立法局 一九九○年二月二十八日
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SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES: Sir, the Government is watching carefully the relative share of the market occupied by towngas and other forms of gas supply. Should the towngas company assume a predominant position in the market and I do stress this there is evidence that it is operating against the public interest, then we would consider some form of regulation.
MR. ARCULLI: Will the Secretary please inform this Council whether, other than the factors she has referred to that played a part in the Housing Authority's decision on the policy, cost is also one of the factors involved?
SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES: I am not able to say this but I shall be happy to ascertain this from the Housing Authority.
MR. Peter WONG: Sir, if one organization were to enjoy a very healthy rate of return, there would be no reason why other organizations would not seek the same rate of return. So would the Secretary please supply me with the rate of return presently enjoyed by the Hong Kong and China Gas Company?
SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES: Yes, Sir, I shall do my best. (Annex I)
Written answer to question
Pharmacy service in regional hospitals
4. MR. CHOW asked: With the extension of the pharmacy service in some regional hospitals to 10 pm, will Government inform this Council whether the establishment of dispensers has been increased and, where some dispensers are still required to work overtime to cover the extended dispensary hours, how Government ensures that their efficiency is maintained for providing patients with proper care?
SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE: The hospital pharmacy service at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital has been extended from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm to 9.00 am - 10.00 pm on Mondays to Fridays, and from 9.00 am 1.00 pm to 9.00 am - 5.00 pm on public holidays. On Saturdays and Sundays, the hours of operation remain from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm.