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Advertising Code of Practice for telecommunications industry
The Telecommunications Authority announced today (Wednesday) the promulgation of an Advertising Code of Practice (the Code) for the telecommunications industry. The Code sets out the basic guiding principles in relation to the promotion of telecommunications services.
"It is believed that these guiding principles will help preserve the good image of the telecommunications industry and the goodwill of operators who wish to advertise their services," a spokesman for the Office of the Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) said.
"They will also serve as preventive measures to curb the appearance of malicious advertising."
The Code was drafted in consultation with the industry, the Consumer Council and the Telecommunications Users and Consumers Advisory Committee. Many of their useful comments have been incorporated. It is to operate with immediate effect and the industry is to observe it on a voluntary basis.
OFTA will closely monitor the implementation of the Code and welcomes feedback from the industry.
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Fire Services Ambulancemen's Union petition
In response to press enquiries on the petition by the Hong Kong Fire Services Ambulancemen's Union on ways to improve the delivery of emergency ambulance services, a spokesman for the Fire Services Department today (Wednesday) said the department is studying the letter presented by the union.
He clarified that the shortage of ambulancemen was not a principle factor contributing to the three per cent shortfall in the 92.5 per cent performance target pledged for 1995.