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Mr Szeto, Wal to ask;

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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

With regard to the fire which occurred recently in the tenement

houses in Queen's Road East, will Government say:

(a) What was the number of dead and injured as a result of it?

(b) How many people all together lived in the buildings prior

to the disaster?

(c) What was the rate of occupancy of these buildings, i. e.

floor area occupied by each occupant?

Mr T.K. Ann to ask:

What control is Government contemplating on mutual funds?

Mr G.W. Lee to ask:

With the re-introduction of rent control by the Rent Increas€8

(Domestic Premises) Control Ordinance 1970, will Government inform this Council:

(a) How many applications for rent increases were received

up to 31st March 1971?

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(b) How many of those applications have been approved for

Increase and what is the breakdown of the percentages of such approved increases?

FIRST READING OF BILLS

Probate and Administration Bill 1971

Exchange Fund (Amendment) Bill 1971

SECOND READING OF BILLS

Attorney General

Financial Secretary

: Probate and Administration Bill 1971

(The Colonial Secretary will move the adjournment of the debate)

Exchange Fund (Amendment) Bill 1971

COMMITTEE STAGE AND THIRD READING OF BILLS

Attorney General

Attorney General

: Probation of Offenders (Amendment) BÜL 1971

: Army Legal Services (Amendment) Bill 1971

Mr D.R.W. Alexander : Museums Bill 1971

Mr J. J. Robson

: Buildings (Amendment) Bill 1971

Mr J. J. Robson

: Public Health and Urban Services (Amendment)

(No 2) Bill 1971

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Mr Y.K. Kan to ask:

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When will the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance come into operation?

Mr K.S. Lo to ask:

What steps does Government propose to take to safeguard those swimming off their boats anchored in bays against injury by unscrupulous water-skiers who choose to weave in and out of other people's craft?

Mr Y.K. Kan to ask:

Is the Director of Public Works aware that a portion of Robinson

Road, near the junction of Park Road, has been closed for several months? What is the reason for the closure? When is it likely to be re-opened for vehicle traffic?

R. J. Frampton

Clerk to the Legislative Council