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Wednesday, July 5, 1972
IMPROVEMENTS TO IDENTITY CARD SYSTEM
The Acting Colonial Secretary, the Hon. M.D.A. Clinton, said
today that the Governor-in-Council had approved in principle, the review
of the need for improvements in the present identity card system for
young persons under 17 years of age.
He was speaking in the Legislative Council in reply to Dr. the
Hon. S.Y. Chung who had asked whether the review had been completed, and
if so, what new measures were proposed.
Mr. Clinton said the main purpose was to provide for first
registration at 11 years of age, and for the issue at that age of juvenile
identity cards with photographs so that their holders could be readily
identified.
The age of re-registration for an adult identity card is to be
raised from 17 to 18 years, he added.
"In order to put the scheme into effect, amending legislation is
necessary and drafting instructions are almost completed. "I
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TRAFFIC IN WANCHAI TO BE RE-ROUTED
The Commissioner for Transport today announced new arrangements in
Wanchai to improve the flow of traffic.
As from 10a.m. on Friday (July 7) Marsh Road between Hennessy
Road and Lockhart Road will be re-routed from two-way to one-way northbound.
At the same time, Tin Lok Lane between Hennessy Road and Wanchai
Road will be open for two-way traffic.
Appropriate signs will be placed to guide motorists.
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