09-OCT-1991
17:09
SECRETARIAT D.A.U.
+852 845 7895
P.31
76.
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We
must combine new police initiatives with tough
legislation if we are to
has
A White Bill
that the
views of the
combat the potential threat to
order and stability posed by organized crime.
recently been
so published
community can be sought. The proposals in the Bill would improve our ability to prosecute and punish those involved
in organized crime. They would deter organized criminal
activity through heavier penalties. And they would cripple
the power of criminal syndicates by allowing the proceeds
of crime to be confiscated. This major new initiative has
full backing of the Fight Crime Committee. I hope that will support the Bill when it comes before them in
the
Members
the new year.
77.
(h) Vietnamese Migrants
In the past year, Hong Kong has continued to face
major difficulties in coping with the influx of Vietnamese
migrants. This is an issue which remains a matter of deep
concern
to the community and to the administration.
So far
this year over 20,000 Vietnamese
have
arrived on our
shores.
64,000.
The
camp population
in
Hong
Kong is now over
/78.
It