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The maximum penalty for people convicted of using cyanide or dynamites in fishing at waters in some Southeast Asian countries could be as high as life imprisonment, he added.
Further enquiries on the pamphlet and issues relating the ordinance can be directed to AFD's Capture Fisheries Section on 2873 8341.
End/Tuesday, November 28, 1995
LegCo member remuneration commission chairman appointed
The Government announced today (Tuesday) the appointment of Executive Councillor, Mr James D McGregor, as Chairman for the Commission on Remuneration for Members of the Legislative Council. He will succeed Professor Wang Gungwu who will be leaving Hong Kong early next year.
Mr Cheng Hon-kwan, Mr Christopher Cheng Wai-chee, Mr Thomas Leung Kwok-fai, Miss Gladys Li Chi-hei and Mr Lawrence Lam Ying-ming have been re- appointed as members of the Commission.
The terms of appointment for the Chairman and all members will be for one year starting from December 1.
A government spokesman thanked Professor Wang for his invaluable contribution to the work of the Commission.
"His able leadership has been one of the most important factors in the smooth establishment and operation of the present Commission and its predecessor," he said.
"But we are very pleased that Mr McGregor has agreed to take over the Chairmanship, and are sure that the Commission will benefit greatly from his extensive and recent experience as a member of the Legislative Council."
The functions of the Commission are to carry out regular reviews of the remuneration of Legislative Council members and to advise the Government on the interpretation of guidelines for the use of members' allowances when necessary.
The Commission also advises the Government on any other issues related to the remuneration of Legislative Council members.
End/Tuesday, November 28, 1995