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A new ventilation system with nitrogen oxides monitors has recently been installed in the Lion Rock Tunnel and action is in hand to upgrade the air quality monitoring facilities in the Airport Tunnel. We are also assessing the air quality situation in the other Government tunnels and upgrading work will be implemented if necessary. For franchised tunnels, the Administration will continue to discuss with the tunnel operators compliance with the air quality requirements set out in the Practice Notes issued by the Environmental Protection Department. A trial scheme to improve the air quality in Tate's Cairn Tunnel is being conducted with the agreement and co-operation of the tunnel operator. Subject to the outcome of the trial, we will work together with the tunnel operator to implement the necessary air quality improvement measures as a matter of priority. In the longer term, as noted above, we will also consider the need for legislation to ensure consistent application of the air quality standards set out in the Practice Notes to all tunnels.
Insurance policy for aided and caput schools
Following is a question by the Hon Cheung Man-kwong and a written reply by the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Joseph WP Wong, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
Will the Government inform this Council:
(a)
(b)
of the coverage and the premium of the comprehensive insurance policy on public liabilities taken out by the Government for all subsidised schools in the territory; and
given the inadequate protection which students participating in extra- curricular activities or studying at schools located in the vicinity of potentially dangerous slopes can get in case of accidents, whether the Government will consider increasing the insured amount and extending the coverage of the insurance policy taken out for these schools, so as to raise the amount of compensation payable to those who suffer injury or death in accidents?
Re