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Looking back, I recall that when I first took up the chairmanship of the Provisional Airport Authority in September 1991, Chek Lap Kok was only a 302- hectare granite outcrop with its tiny neighbour, Lam Chau, nearly two kilometres away. The Provisional Airport Authority then had a very modest staff establishment. We have moved a long way forward since then. With the formation of the airport island, the passenger terminal building rising steadily from its foundations and work commencing on the southern runway, the physical progress is there for all to see. At the same time, the Authority is building up its organisation and staff for the tasks ahead. The focus increasingly will shift from construction to operational and commercial planning.
It gives me mixed feelings to leave the helm of this major project at this juncture. I am glad that past uncertainties are behind us. Nevertheless, with a project of this size, the Authority will be facing more challenges ahead. I have no doubt that it will meet them admirably and will move full speed ahead to prepare for airport opening in April 1998.
End/Wednesday, July 12, 1995
Wills (Amendment) Bill 1994: second reading
Following is the speech of the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Michael Suen, at the resumption of the second reading of the Wills (Amendment) Bill 1994 in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday);
Mr President,
I would like to thank Dr the Honourable Philip Wong Yu-hong, Convenor of the Bills Committee to study the Wills (Amendment) Bill 1994, Intestate's Estates (Amendment) Bill 1994 and Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Bill and the other Members of the Bills Committee for their work in scrutinising the three Bills. The dedicated efforts of the technical sub-committee of the Bills Committee under the chairmanship of the Honourable Ronald Arculli deserve particular mention. The meticulous work of the Sub-committee and the Committee Stage Amendments that have arisen from that work will ensure that the legislation is suitably adapted to Hong Kong's needs.