1975-05-24

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ECONOMIC & PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAPER I Part II

4. (a) An increase in the demand for patrol will lead to a proportional increase in the supply of petrol, plastic raw materials being by product. in the production the reby increase in supply and prices of such materials will therefore drop.

(b) rice and Wheat are both grins, and are considered as close sub-. stitutes for each other, a decrea- se in the supply of wheat would cause an increase in the demand for rice, and the price of rice --will consequently rise. ^{c}a reduction in the price of

motor-care may cause the demand for motorcare; to rise and since the demand for motor-cars and tyres are inter-related, the de- mand for tyres will also rise, thereby causing the price of tyrea to increase.

5. (a) The national income of a fcountry refers to the total amount.

of goods and services produced during a particular year; two chief methods have been devised to mesaure: the national income the iricome method and the output meth rod.

The Tucore Method

TOTAL

PERSON

INCONE

NATIONAL INCOME

Subtract transfer payments (which are income's received NOT in retum for being "economica- ily active".). M. M

2. Add profits earned by firms but

are not distributed to the :share holdéra,

3. Add surpluses eamed by public authorities (Eng. interest and

心

4. Subtract money spent as a re-

sult of depreciation The Output Method

National

income

Subtriot Indirect taxes (for gödda 'sold above "factor cost")

2. Add subsidies (for goods sold.

below "fector cost"

3. Add income generated from pro-

party abroad (e.g. interest and dividends).

4. Subtract money spent as a resul

of depreciation.

(b) Factore of production

Theze are "agents of production a tem refemble to those re- sources needed in the creation of economic wealth, -There. arre five such factors:

(1) -Land-refers to not only the

site needed for the construction of buildings and space for build- ing roada, etc. but also to the natural resourons and the forres of mature (e.g. air, sunshine and rains) (ii) Labour-refers to the human. effort that is required in all stages of production, either manual or mental.

(iii) Capital-refers to the tools and equipment that are necessary in production, e.g. & tailor's pair of scissors, a doctor's etethoscope, etc.

(iv) Maxiagement-refers to eithe

the person who owns the business or the person who runs and operat- es the business, The latter is concerned with planning execut- jing.the.policy of the company. (v) Goverment-refoxs to the den

stitutionally-instituted body in

:: the country. changed with the prime aim. of maintaining law and order in the country, and with the pro- vision of such nee eagaries, (e.g. street-lighting and refuse dispo

That are incidental to

community. living.

growth of population and rise in.. standard of living make it necess- ary to improve the enviroimeng ad. that there will be more open space schools and other facilities for private and public use.

(ii) Phe bodies responsible for

ton planning - The Town Flanning Boaru.

(the Director of Public Works being the chairman together with 14 other members) and the Janu

amént Policy Committee (the

Environment retary for t the being the craiman: to other. six other menters). The fomer prepares outline zoning plans on the instruction of the Govemor who is advised by the latter.: These plans show how land' is to be

EFERENCE LIBRAN

2 4 MAY 1975

銀日橋華 CITY HA四是

developed by private and public. enterprise. Imft plans are pu blished for public comment. there are objcations the Bord will consider them. The draft plans after amendment if necessary are then submitted to the Gove'mor-in-Council for final. approve 1. An important basis of town planning in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Outline、Flon (paeviously known as the Colony Outline Plan). 6 Jurisdiction of the Hagist moy

the District Court, the Supreme Court and the Full Court, (a) The magistacy tries. both

sumary and Intic table offences;a magistrate's power of punishment for an indictable offence is lini ed to a maximum of 2 years' in- prisonment or a fine of $2,000 for any one offenca; the magistracy also holds preliminary inquiries to decide whether there is al Prima facie case, and if the accused his case to answer in respect of a serious offence, to dacdde f he ahould be comni tteù

to the Bupreme Court, or to tran- efer the case to the District Court for trial, on the applicati- on of the Attomey-Gene rel. The magistracy. has only limited juris diction in civil cases.

(b). The District Court, tride civil cases (3.15,000) where claims are under $20,oco or in matters.conoe- ning Land; it has apecial jurist diction in workmen's compensation; and hears appeals from the Térone y Tribunal as well as stamp and

rating appeals; As a criminal court it tries cases transferred to it by the magistrates. A District: Court Judge 's power of: punishent de limited to seven years imprisonment. (e) The Supreme Court has upecial

jurisdiction in lunacy, bankruptey divorce, probate admiralty and company winding-up' natters.As a criminal court, it tries the most serious offences Trial is .. usually by Judge and jury, as a civil court it can also hear cuees where the clains are above $20,000

·(4) The Full Court is the highest

court of Justice in Hong Kong.. is made up of two or three Supreme Court judges. It hears only appeals from the Supreme Court and;" the District Courti A further appeal from this Court may be made to the judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in England) Distinction between the Judiciary and the Legal Department.

(a) Wo Judiciary existe as a se-

parate entity from the Government; it is made up of magistrates, District Court judges and Supremie Court judges, who are, appointed from members of the Legal profess一! ion. The Head of the Judiciary is the Chief: Justice. ALL member of the Judiciary are not regarded as civil servants, although they are appointed by the Govamor, they function independent of the.

Government.ffie Governor, nas leit the work of the courts to the

ex.

hands of the judges and magistrust- Tlia Judiciary's main function is to try all prosecutions an determine civil disputes whether between individuals or individuals and civil servants,

(b) The Legal Department is a

Government Department, The Head is the Attomey, Generel Membora. of the Legal Department, mainly Crown Counsels who are either barristers or solutiors, are all Civil Servants, The Legal Depart "ment conducts prosecutions of

cases in the courts and it gives advice on legal problems. to all Government Departments. It aleO helps revise the laws of Hong Kong. and prepares drafts for new legis- lation.

Part III

7. (a) The Executive Concile the Larintetiza Quumiil obtain thaiż authority. Tren bettor Pate at paused on 343, On 34th February 917, under the Royal Signal anual and Signet, another document known as Royal Instructions was pissed, (inter alia) to specify the functions and the membership of both councils. (u) The Executive Couficiï

President

(The Gove mo1}

- members (5.xn

office)

(a) comander,

British Forges (b) The Colonial.

Secretary

(a) The Attomany

Gener··

(e) The Sectory; For Home Affairs

(11 Nominatel

member)

(1) Director of

Medical and Health

ervices. (appointed on a yearly -basis).

menberz

Prominent

itizens appo- inted by the Goveriorfor.e 5-year team each.

Functions to give the Governor advice on. 411 watter of policy; to examine legislation before being presented before, the Legis- lative council; to plan policies for the government, to issu Divers and regulations for the mintenance Law au cader in the

President (The Governor)

14-official nembers

4 Ex

10 Num

officio

ted

15 inofficial. members

̇(Prwinant

citizens appo- inted by the

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Members embers

Governor for a 4-year term,

(appo- inted

Colonial Secret-

on e

Pirinci yearly

tary;

Attomey

Jeneral. Secret- ary, for Home Affaira

Functions to pass Lays, to contri public finances, to approva the Colony's annual briget, and to keep under review the ordinances of Hong

Kong

8. (a) ways in which public opinions en matters of DUBI Lec interest, can be. vo dcud

(1) Prifing lettore

hers may follow godt, the press as a mass communication medium is very effective in bridging the

gap between the the people.

government and. (11) Writing to the U,ME.L.0.0.00 that. unofficial sabers can convey the wishes of the people to the appropriate authorities aspecially

the Executive Council or the Legislative Council, The U_M_EL_C2O. is preferable to the press 1 action is desired in, respect of red mssing wronga. (iii) Bringing one's opinion to the.

attention of urban councillorj but "the scope of work within the tems of reference of the Urban Council ja restrictively small. (iv) Becoming a member of a.

"prendure grove at.tovie one's opinion as a motorist, one can join the Automabile Associat-

on so that liactive setion is available. The disadvantage.iz. that, the membership fee may be too costly for the poor to pay. (v) Bringing one's opinion to the

attention of the City District Officer Who will in turn channel it to the right authority. is by far the easiest and cheapest way of voice one's opinion.. (b) ways to dmprove

(%) The period between the: *Grden.

paper and the Write paper should be long enough for the people to etudy the problem or the issue. and for them to express their views; (11) the scope of work withan, the

jurisdiction of the Urban Council should be extended to cover other important aspects of community life apart from housing, hawking and public health

(iii) the press should conduct

opinion polle to determine the extent of public opinion on

matters of public interest and channel the results of such polie to the appropriate authorities.

(iv) the Goverument should mak褡

every effort to analyse public, geelings and viewer encourage The citizens to love a greater interest in public juffairs; govern- ment can conduct seminar or forume among differeng goupe nf people to achieve this objective. 9. (a) Youth Serviceg

(1) Social Welfare Department.

rung clubs for all uge groups, and operates community centres, estate Welfare buildings and community halls which provide social and recreational facilities for the youth; through the community and youth officers, the social welfare Dopartment co-ordinates its efforts with those of the City. District Officers in joint deve- lopment of community and youth services within their distrots. (1) The Home Affairs Department- controls: To City District offices in the urban areas through which it providea a round-the-year pro- gramme of activities involving youth participation in their districte.

· (111)

The

Labour

New Territories Adminis- tration controls. 7 District offices through which community.. services are provided for the youth in each district.. (iv) The Labqur Demriment.rung.n

Youth cployment Service, officers vipit schools to explain to the students various types of openings for school-Leavers. (v) The Education Department mans a carcars advisory section for students socking guidance and advice on career matters; the Department also nus summer activ- ities and outdoor education canos for youtha for the purpose of... teaching them ditizenship and leadership.

(vi) The Unban Service Department..

through its district staff and the Police community relations offic Dr also provide activities in physical education and sports for all age groups.

(b), Contri. butiong of youth to the

community.well-being

Positive. aspect

(1) Cultivate a lively and keen interest in public affairs and, keep oneta moviedge accurate s supe to-date, and unbiased.

(11) Participate in Hong Kong's

public affairs first, by accept- ing leadership and citizenship training and Tater by involving oneself in volulitary community:

Work

Negative aspect

(1) Keep away from bad influence

that leads one to a life of sin, idleness, and worthlessness..

(ii) Refrain from things (including

hubite and hobbies), that are not only unimportant but hiinful to:: life (e.gamoking).

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