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Question: It seems that the local senior officers association supports sending files to Beijing.... ?
Governor: I think that you would find it very difficult to find civil servants who are in favour of giving more than we've provided already. But, let's be absolutely clear what is required and I'd like to be clear as to how more than we've provided would be good for the civil service in Hong Kong. Our only concern, our only interest, is the long- term interest of Hong Kong and the long-term interest for the civil service and I hope more people will show any good concern about those matters. Thanks.
End/Sunday, January 15, 1995
Government response to Law Society's decision
The Government is glad that members of the Law Society have confirmed their support for the draft Court of Final Appeal (CFA) Bill at their Extraordinary General Meeting, the Director of Administration, Mr Richard Hoare, said today (Sunday).
"We now look forward to receiving the Law Society's formal response and comments on the Bill as soon as possible. We will give these comments careful consideration."
Mr Hoare reaffirmed that the Government still aimed to introduce the Bill into LegCo as early as it could in 1995, but noted that precisely when this would be done would depend on the progress of discussions with the Chinese side.
"The draft CFA Bill was handed to the Chinese side last May," Mr Hoare said.
"So far the Chinese side have asked 13 quite straightforward questions, which we answered quickly. We have repeatedly explained the tight timetable to them, and hope to receive their response soon."
End/Sunday, January 15, 1995
Electronic postage label to bear pig design
The label paper and machine die plate impression of the electronic postage label (Frama label) vending machine at the General Post Office and Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office will be changed from the dog design to the pig design on February 15, the Postmaster General, Mr Mike Pagliari, announced.
No official first day covers will be issued in connection with this change.