- 7
-
Wednesday, November 15, 1972
However, he accepted that there was room for some improvement in the
work of G.I.S. and Radio Hong Kong, although the main criticisms he had heard
since taking over the appointment was the one dealing with the difficulties
in making direct contact with the departments.
Mr. Cater said he intended in the near future to propose suitable
ways for making this possible and then he hoped GIS would be able to spend
more time on the important aspect of its work of advising government officers
on the presentation of information.
The criticism, he said, did not apply to all departments and some
had very good relationships with the media.
"Journalists tell me that the situation seems to be better in
departments which have their own public relations officers, seconded from
GIS. By January 1 next year, nine major departments will have their own
public relations officers and the number will be increased during the course
of the year," he added.
I
18