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produced. As stated in paragraph 8 of my reply, for environmental protection activities, souvenirs are often pot plants or saplings, whereas for sports activities, souvenirs are often connected with the sport. As to whether a 99% pure gold key-chain was in keeping with the occasion, I do not have information in hand. If Ms. WONG feels that it was not in keeping with the activity, I think it could be raised at the Recreation Select Committee. I will also ask the Department to review the situation when a sponsor is sought next time.
As for asking the Public Relations Sub-committee to review the criteria for seeking sponsors for promotion of image, I cannot reply to it. However, it seems to me that the coordination of the work of various working parties or sub-committees should best be left to the Urban Services Department. If the Chairman of the Public Relations Sub-committee, Mr. LAM Man-fai, wishes to answer this question, I would, with your permission, Mr. Chairman, be happy to hear from him.
Chairman (in Cantonese):—Would Mr. Lam Man-fai like to respond?
Mr. Lam Man-fai (in Cantonese):—Yes, Mr. Chairman. This involves all Select Committees. Souvenirs are presented by the Recreation, Culture and Museum Select Committees to guests and participants. I think, first of all, we must reach a consensus. Various Select Committees need to refer the matter to the Public Relations Sub-committee before it can take this up as the coordinator of the review.
MR. RONNIE Wong Man-chiu (in Cantonese):—I just discussed this with the Chairman of the Sports Activities Sub-Committee, Mr. Pao, on the kind of souvenirs to give out for sports activities. To protect the image of this Council, we are willing to refer the matter to the Public Relations Sub-committee for coordination.
(2) Ms. GRACE AU YUK-Har asked the following question (in Cantonese):—Regarding the Council's promotion of novel sports, I have the following questions:
(a) Has the Council promoted any novel sports, or tested their popularity by pilot schemes and launched promotions afterwards?
(b) Will the Council prohibit playing of 'beach volleyball' on its beaches on the grounds that it will cause disturbance to swimmers? Will the Council designate any 'beach pitches' in some of its beaches and install simple facilities and boundary fences, so that citizens can enjoy activities like 'beach volleyball', 'beach rugby' and 'beach frisbee'?
(c) Has the Council held any training courses in gateball and golf, which have become popular in recent years, at its indoor and outdoor venues, and also designated areas for citizens to practice these sports?
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