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Question: I understand you are the first Governor to come to Peng Chau, do you think it's long overdue?
Governor: Well, if it's taken 150 years, it probably is rather overdue. But I'll certainly try to come back before I depart on June 30, 1997. No, it is a very beautiful island and I've been all round it before, that's on the sea. And I've been of course to Lantau and Discovery Bay. I am sorry I haven't set foot here before, but it looks very attractive and there seems to be a large number of the sort of restaurants that I'd like to spend some time.
Question: Director Lu Ping says the Preparatory Committee's plenary is not likely to hold meetings in Hong Kong but their sub-groups. Does it mean that Vice Premier Qian Qichen is not likely to meet you here?
Governor: Well, I think it would be a pity if senior Chinese officials don't come to Hong Kong. I think it's one of the questions I very much, I very often get asked. Why senior Chinese officials don't actually come to Hong Kong rather more and see it for themselves. I think it would help them to understand our ambitions, our worries, our concerns. It would help them to understand what makes Hong Kong tick. It's rather curious to be talking about the future of Hong Kong but never coming here. But I hope between now and June 30, 1997 we'll be able to deal with that.
Question: Is there any reply to your standing invitation?
Governor: No, I mean I occasionally read reports in newspapers which cause me from time to time to raise one eyebrow, but I no longer raise two.
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Contract for Post Office's track and trace system awarded
A contract has been awarded to EDS Electronic Data Systems (HK) Limited for managing the procurement and implementation of a track and trace System for the Hong Kong Post Office, the Postmaster General, Mr Robert Footman, announced today (Wednesday).
The contract also includes the maintenance of its existing computer systems and provision of advice on its information technology projects.