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The Hong Kong Red Cross will receive $4 million for a programme in Jilin and Liaoning, China; the Salvation Army will receive $3.3 million for programmes in the Xiangxi Tujia Zu and Miao Zu Minority Autonomous Prefecture, China; and the Medecins Sans Frontieres $1.7 million for programmes in Huichon County in North Korea.
To ensure that the grants will be used for the designated purposes, the Hong Kong Government will require relief organisations in receipt of grants to provide an evaluation report and an audited account on the use of the grant. Public donations and appropriations from general revenue are the main sources of the Fund.
"Members of the public are therefore welcome to donate to the Fund for general relief purposes," the spokesman said.
Enquiries can be made to the Secretary to the Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee in Room 553, East Wing, Central Government Offices or on telephone 2810 3503.
The Advisory Committee is chaired by the Chief Secretary. Other members are Dr Raymond Ch'ien, Mr JD McGregor, Mr Cheung Hon-chung, Mr Lau Chin-shek, the Secretary for Health and Welfare, and the Secretary for the Treasury.
End/Wednesday, November 15, 1995
Cause of canopy collapse will be investigated
The Director of Buildings, Mrs Helen Yu, extended condolence to the family of the man who was killed as a result of a canopy collapsed in Kwun Tong this (Wednesday) evening.
A thorough investigation into the cause of the accident will be conducted by the Buildings Department.
The scene in Yan Oi Court will remain closed for public safety until further notice and staff of the department will remove any structure posing immediate dangers.
The department regrets any inconvenience to the residents and members of the public in the area.
End/Wednesday, November 15, 1995