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The policy of the Building Authority is to refuse sanction for the opening of wells in premises where a pipe supply is available cxcept in cases where a guarantee is given that the well water will be used solely for the purposes of flushing or for watering gardens.
Wells are closed by order of the Sanitary Board only when it is proved to their satisfaction that the water is polluted and there is danger of it being used for potable purposes.
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Nuisance from Market Gardens.
It is possible to grow vegetables without the creation of a nuisance and without danger to health, but in the area complained of the conditions prevailing make it almost impossible to economically carry on market gardening without nuisance.
It has been decided to cancel the permits of those who transgress the conditions of permit in respect of the use of manure.
16. Obstruction by Street Stalls.
The subject of the propriety of allowing food stalls in streets is one over which there has been much argument in many countries, and one which it is practically impossible to solve to the satisfaction of all parties.
Stalls are the shops of the poor and their abolition would in many cases be a hardship on that class of the community.
On the other hand it is very difficult indeed to control the quality of the food and to ensure freedom from contamination. It is also difficult to prevent obstruction and to provide for the proper disposal of waste products.
The question of the removal of the stalls complained of is receiving the attention of the Sanitary Board and the Public Works Department and it is hoped that a satisfactory solution will soon be found. (Applause).
THE HARBOUR MASTER.-Your Excellency,-In his speech on the Budget for 1930 the hon. senior unofficial member made various comments and asked certain questions in respect of matters connected with the administration of the harbour. I will deal with these in the order in which the hon. member mentioned them.
Port Facilities.
Government is keeping a watchful eye on the ever changing conditions of shipping visiting this port. The scheme for the accommodation of wharves for the largest type of ships as put
forward by the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company is now before Government and is receiving the most sympathetic consideration.
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