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A spokesman for the Census and Statistics Department said today (Thursday): "Through the exhibition, we hope to inform the general public about:
the work of the department and the statistics compiled:
the publications and services that are available; and
the roles of the general public in the statistical process. both as data suppliers and users of statistics."
The exhibition will particularly focus on those statistics which are able to relate closely to the daily life of the general public.
Visitors at the exhibition can also try to access the Homepage of the Census and Statistics Department on the World Wide Web.
Launched in March this year, this Homepage signifies a major step in the electronic dissemination of information. Internet users in Hong Kong and world-wide can, through the Homepage, access up-to-date statistics and press releases covering major social and economic aspects of Hong Kong.
Key publications released will also be displayed for sale at the exhibition. To facilitate the general public in understanding the exhibits, professional statisticians will be on site to give explanations and to answer questions.
All those who are interested are welcome to visit the exhibition to be staged on the ground floor of Wanchai Tower, 12 Harbour Road, Wan Chai.
The opening hours of the exhibition are from 10 am to 5.30 pm tomorrow and from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
Those who are interested in more details relating to the exhibition, can call the staff of Census and Statistics Department on 2582 5041 or 2582 5025.
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