Thursday, November
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On recent reports that some people were storing excessive amounts of oil, Mr. Porter said that hoarding was absolutely unnecessary and extremely dangerous. "The Fire Services Department is already taking action against offenders" Mr. Porter said, "and will continue to prosecute people who hoard excessive amounts of fuel."
Mr. Porter said that industry and commerce in Hong Kong had indicated that they would give their full co-operation in achieving a saving in electricity. Most consider that a saving of 10-15% can be achieved without disrupting production. The Government has given assurances that industry will be given high priority for supplies and that jobs will not be jeopardized.
The Government will set a lead in economising. Instructions are being issued to all Heads of Government Departments:
to appoint an officer to be responsible for supervising and co-ordinating all economy measures;
to restrict use of government transport by their staff for essential journeys;
to encourage staff to go about their work by
public transport;
to keep lighting in offices to a minimum and to switch off lights whenever sunlight is sufficient for work; to switch off air-conditioners and only to use
ventilation when essential;
to stop all flood-lighting on all government buildings.
There are many simple and easy ways by which householders, commercial firms and factories and workshops can help without seriously affecting convenience and comfort. For example:
By householders
Switching on lights only when necessary.
Replacing high-power bulbs with low-power ones. Economising with air-conditioners, washing machines, heaters, TV, vacuum cleaners and other electric appliances.
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