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The survey is conducted under the Census and Statistics (Annual Survey of Building, Construction and Real Estate Sectors) (Amendment) Order 1995, which was made under the Census and Statistics Ordinance (Chapter 316) and issued as Legal Notice No. 77 in the Hong Kong Government Gazette on February 17.
A different version of survey questionnaire is used for each of the four afore- mentioned categories of establishments. In general, information to be sought in the survey includes: type of ownership; number of direct employees; compensation of employees; consumption of materials and supplies; payments for sub-contract work; other operating expenses; value of construction work performed; value of properties under development and the associated project outlays (including land values); other forms of business receipts; capital expenditure; and other related information on the business operation of the establishments.
Survey questionnaires have been mailed to the sampled establishments. These establishments are required by law to complete and return the questionnaires to the Census and Statistics Department by July 31. If required, officers of the department will visit individual establishments and assist them in completing the questionnaires. These officers will each carry a Government Identity Card and a certificate for conducting the survey whilst on duty, which are available for inspection.
Any enquiries regarding the survey may be directed to the Building, Construction and Real Estate Statistics Section of the Census and Statistics Department on 2839 3204.
End/Tuesday, May 16, 1995
Relocation of ferry services in Central
The Transport Department announces that starting from Thursday (May 18) the berthing points in Central for the Tuen Mun to Central, Tsuen Wan to Central via Tsing Yi ferry services and the Mui Wo to Central, Cheung Chau to Central and Peng Chau to Central hoverferry services will be relocated from the Central Harbour Services Ferry Pier and the government pier at Pier Road to new Pier No. 6 on the northern edge of the Central reclamation phase I.
Appropriate directional signs will be provided in the vicinity of the concerned piers to guide passengers.
End/Tuesday, May 16, 1995