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SECOND READING OF BILLS

Attorney General

Mr J. J. Robson

Mr T. D. Sorby

Dr F. HL Teng

: Law Revision (Miscellaneous Repeals)

(No. 2) Bill 1969

: Town Planning (Amendment) Bill 1969

: Dutiable Commodities (Amendment)

Bill 1969

: Midwives Registration (Amendment)

Bill 1969

: Medical Clinics (Amendment) Bill 1959

Mr R. M. Hetherington

Financial Secretary

: Employment (Amendment) Bill 1970

: Animal and Birdis (Restriction of

Importation and Possession) Bill 1969 (resumed debate)

COMMITTEE STAGE AND THIRD READING OF BILL

: Medical Clinics (Amendment) Bill 1969

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Mr. Fung Hon-chu to ask:

In view of the recent press report that the U. S. Government is

modifying its restrictions on the use of cyclamates, will Government indicate whether Hongkong is contemplating similar action?

Mr. Fung Hon-chu to ask :

Is Government aware of reports from overseas on the harmful effects

of certain insecticides commonly referred to as DDT and of the measures taken to discourage or prohibit their use? If the answer 1s in the affirmative, could this Council be informed what action has been initiated or is being contemplated in the interest of public health?

GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

MOTION

MAGISTRATES ORDINANCE

The Attorney General :

Resolved, pursuant to section 133 of the Magistrates Ordinance,

that the Magistrates (Forms) (Amendment) Rules 1969, made by the Chief Justice on the 20th day of November 1969 under section 133 of that Ordinance, be approved.

FIRST READING OF BILIS

Law Revision (Miscellaneous Repeals) (No. 2) Bill 1969

Town Planning (Amendment) Bill 1969

Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill 1969

Midwives Registration (Amendment) Bill 1969

Medical Clinics (Amendment) Bill 1969

Employment (Amendment) Bill 1970

Dr F, H. Teng

Dr P. H. Teng

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D. Barton

Deputy Clerk of Councils