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In response to a reference in the question that the completed library block of NCE may have to be demolished, I would like to say the following. In July 1994, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) submitted an initial proposal to acquire the NCE site for redevelopment of the Faculty of Medicine. In July 1995, the Administration agreed in principle to HKU's proposal. The Administration plans to allocate the NCE site to HKU for the redevelopment of the Faculty of Medicine once the site is vacated by the College.
We will make a submission to the Finance Committee of this Council shortly seeking approval in principle for this development project and a sum of $4 million for the University to carry out detailed site investigation and preliminary design. The feasibility and cost-effectiveness of retaining the existing NCE buildings, especially the new library block will be part of the proposed study and will be carefully considered.
End/Wednesday, November 29, 1995
Rent allowance of CSSA Scheme
Following is a question by the Hon Fred Li Wah-ming and a reply by the Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mrs Katherine Fok, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
As the rent allowance under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme has not been adjusted since July 1993, will the Government inform this Council of:
(a) the reasons why the Government has not adjusted the rent allowance in the past two years;
(b) the rate of rent increase in private residential buildings in urban areas during the same period;