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Mr K.S. Lo to ask;

How many ambulances are in Commission at any one time in the whole

of Hongkong including the New Territories and how are they distributed? What is the average time taken for an ambulance to get to a spot after a call has been made? Does the Government consider the existing vehicle and manpower adequate to provide a quick and efficient 24-hour service to the public? If not what steps does Government propose to take to strengthen the service?

Dr S. Y. Chung to ask:

Is Government aware of allegations of the existence of weighing machines showing short weights in some retail shops and will Government make a statement on the work of examiners of weights and measures in recent years as specified in section 5 of the Weights and Measures Ordinance 19647

Mr T.K. Ann to ask:

Will Government publicize its policy on eliminating fire hazards in

factories housed and tolerated in domestic buildings?

Mr Szeto Wat to ask:

Will Government confirm that a number of buildings newly completed

or presently under construction have recently been subjected to investigations by the Building Authority in respect of the quality of the concrete in their construction and, if so, would Government give the total number of buildings involved and the results of the investigations?

Mr Wilfred Wong to ask;

What measures are being contemplated to protect the public from

being taken advantage of by unscrupulous and fraudulent stock-brokers?

Dr S. Y. Chung to ask:

In view of the discriminatory import restrictions imposed by France

on Hong Kong products for so many years, what action has Govern- ment taken and is taking to safeguard Hong Kong's interests?

Mr K.S. Lo to ask.

Is Government aware of the chaotic traffic condition now existing in Aberdeen harbour? In view of the crowded condition and the very large number of fishing and pleasure craft using the harbour, what steps does Government propose to take to ensure the safety of both passengers and vessels?

Mr Wilson Wang to ask;

What are the main criteria adopted in the allocation of aided places

to successful candidates in Secondary School Entrance Examinations

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and is it possible that, under the present system, many a candidate with a higher grade than the others may not necessarily have a higher priority to be placed in a school which he has named as his top preference?

STATEMENT

The Colonial Secretary

GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

MOTION

: Hong Kong Salaries Commission Report

1971

MEDICAL CLINICS ORDINANCE

Dr G. H. Choa :-

It is hereby resolved that the powers conferred on the Registrar of Clinics by section 8 of the Medical Clinics Ordinance shall cease to be exercisable on the 31st December 1974.

FIRST READING OF BILL

Widows and Orphans Pension (Amendment) (No 2) Bill 1971

SECOND READING OF BILLS

Financial Secretary

Mr J. Canning

: Widows and Orphans Pension

(Amendment) (No 2) Bill 1971

: Education Bill 1971 (Resumed debate)

COMMITTEE STAGE AND THIRD READING OF BILLS

Colonial Secretary

Attorney General (Acting)

Financial Secretary

Financial Secretary

: Fire Services (Amendment) Bill 1971

: Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill 1971

: Rating (Amendment) Bill 1971

: Wild Birds and Wild Mammals Protection

(Amendment) Bill 1971

R. J. Frampton

Clerk to the Legislative Council