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For those under 21, the decrease in new admissions was the highest in the Methadone Treatment Programme, by 22.3 per cent, followed by the voluntary treatment programme run by the Society for the Aid and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers, by 10.9 per cent.
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Study on fisheries resources and fishing operations
The Agriculture and Fisheries Department has commissioned a consultancy study on fisheries resources and fishing operations in Hong Kong waters.
The consultancy agreement was signed today (Tuesday) by the Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Lawrence Lee, with representatives of the consultancy firm.
The study will assess the current fisheries resources in Hong Kong waters; identify sites of special ecological importance to fisheries, particularly spawning and nursery grounds; assess the cumulative impacts of development works on fisheries resources; and draw up guidelines for minimising the impact of development projects on these resources.
The data obtained from the study will also enable the Government to review the basis for assessing ex-gratia allowances for fishermen affected by development works.
The study, which costs $15 million, will commence next month and is expected to be completed in mid-1997.
It will pave the way for the formulation of a long-term fisheries management plan for the conservation, development and sustainable use of fisheries resources in Hong Kong waters.
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