1990-11-02 05:49
COMMS OFFICE (GOVT HOUSE)
852 845 0995 P.02
Sir,
SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MRS ANSON CHAN, JP SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES
IN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON 31 OCTOBER 1990
MOTION OF THANKS
Members have raised a wide range of points
relating to the Port and Airport Development Strategy. And
rightly So for the strategy embraces a complex web of
projects, each substantial in its own right in terms of
both scope and cost. Taken together these projects will
eventually change the face of Eong Kong when fully
implemented and will have far reaching implications for the
future of Hong Kong. My official colleagues and I would
therefore like to devote Some time this afternoon to
addressing the main concerns that have been expressed. I
shall start by dealing with the airport project. The
Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands will then
outline our overall strategic planning process and port
development followed by the Secretary for Transport who
speak on the transport links. The Financial Secretary
will comment on our financing strategy for PADS and the
will
Chief Secretary will round up by referring
public
consultation, phasing of PADS and our relations with China
over our infrastructural development.