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The consultants have also recommended amendments to the statutory planning system to:
update the definition of "industry"
relax the percentage of total floor area permitted to be used for ancillary office in industrial premises from 30 to 50 per cent
broaden the commercial uses to be permitted in industrial areas
facilitate the development of more industrial/office buildings.
"We are submitting the consultants' findings to relevant boards and committees, such as the Town Planning Board, Industry and Technology Development Council, International Business Committee, Federation of Hong Kong Industries, and Land & Building Advisory Committee, for comments before formulating a planning strategy for the provision of industrial land," Dr Pun said.
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Princess Alexandra visits HMS Peacock
During her short stay in the Territory, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra will visit HMS Peacock, one of the three Peacock Class Patrol Crafts of the Hong Kong Squadron, on Wednesday (February 19).
Princess Alexandra became the ship's sponsor in 1983 when she officially named HMS Peacock at a ceremony at Aberdeen, Scotland. On that occasion she met with the first ship's company and now, before the departure of the Royal Navy from Hong Kong, she has made a personal request to visit what will be her last ship's
company.
On arrival at HMS Tamar, the Princess will be escorted to the ship by Commander British Forces, Major General Bryan Dutton, where she will be met by HMS Peacock's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Will Worlsey. Once on board she will then meet the ship's company and take tea with their families on HMS Peacock's quarter-deck.
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