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He pointed out, however, that neither the campaign nor
continuing efforts to improve estates could by themselves produce
permanent results.
"These results depend on people and their recognition that
rules must be laid down and accepted by all for the benefit of all," he said.
Selfishness or lack of thought for othors could have a great
impact on daily life in public housing estates and this was a factor
the Housing Authority had to contend with, he added.
Another factor was suspicion among estate residents about
the intentions of the new Authority. This, said Mr. Carroll, was well
illustrated recently by the misunderstanding over the Authority's
intentions regarding new shop tenancy agreements.
Tenants appeared to think that the Authority was out to deprive
them of their security and their livelihoods when in fact nothing could
be further from the truth.
"Such security is a major element in the stability of Hong
Kong and the prosperity of everyone here," said Mr. Carroll.
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