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He said the Marine Department's oil pollution unit, was apparently
"hanstrung" by not having an appropriate launch to do its work.
"Being properly ready to deal with oil spillages, both minor and
major, is of much importance," he said.
Meanwhile, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce had already
recommended that Government created an appointment at Director level with
authority to co-ordinate and control the efforts of the many Departments
involved towards the preservation of the environment, he added.
"I would urge this proposal be given a favourable response,
Mr. Salmon said.
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