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Now let me reply to the first part of your question and say that freedom of assembly is allowed under the law, but it must be within the law. If people have breached the law, then they will be charged and taken to court. I don't know whether that has happened. But I leave these matters to the police operating within the terms of the law and operating according to the International Covenants and the Bill of Rights. That is how things will continue to be, as far as I am concerned, right up to midnight on 30 June 1997. Have no doubt about that whatsoever. And I very much hope they will be like that after 30 June 1997 because that is what is supposed to happen under the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law.
Question: The result of today's first round of the selection process revealed that Tung has got over 200 votes - 206; that TL Yang has 82; and Peter Woo has 54. Is that of any surprise to you, the results?
Governor: 1 do not think it is proper for me to comment on these matters. I hope that the whole selection process will be carried out in a way which the community regards as satisfactory and open. Thank you very much indeed. Sorry to keep you waiting.
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Government committed to combating tax evasion: FS
The Financial Secretary, Mr Donald Tsang, said that the Government was firmly committed to combating tax evasion and minimising opportunities for tax avoidance.
Speaking at the annual luncheon of the Board of Review of the Inland Revenue today (Friday), Mr Tsang said the tax system in Hong Kong was simple and there was no excuse for not paying them in full.
To fight tax evasion, the Inland Revenue Department had set up nine field audit teams and had collected more than $3 billion in back taxes and penalties over the past two years, Mr Tsang said.
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"We expect to receive a further $1.8 billion this year because of their work," he
On the use of service companies to avoid or reduce salaries tax liabilities, Mr Tsang said the Government would strictly enforce the new legislation on the books,