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Thursday, August 24, 1972
Mr. Nigel Watt, the present Director of Information Services, has
been appointed to a new post as Commissioner for Television and Films which
has been established.
In this capacity Mr. Watt will retain his current responsibilities
as Television Authority and as Secretary of the Panel of Film Censors.
Commenting on Mr. Watt's appointment, a Government spokesman said:
"At this vital stage in the development of Television, when arrangements to
set up two new television stations in Hong Kong are being urgently considered,
it is essential that a senior officer, experienced in these matters, should be
able to devote his full-time attention to this work."
Mr. D.H. Jordan, the Deputy Financial Secretary, will succeed
Mr. Cater as Director of Commerce and Industry.
Note to Editors:
Biographies and photographs of the above officers are distributed separately in the G.I.S. Press Boxes this evening.
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