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Friday, June 23, 1972

COMMISSION OF INQUIRY BEGINS

PUBLIC HEARINGS ON WEDNESDAY

The Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the recent

rainstorm disasters, announced today that its public hearings will begin at

10.30 a.m. on Wednesday (June 28).

8th Floor.

They will be held in the Lecture Room North, City Hall High Block,

In the meantime, any person who feels that he can give useful

information on the subject of the inquiry is invited to communicate at once

with the Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Mo Yiu-chor, whose address is Secretary,

Commission of Inquiry, Central Government Offices (East Wing), Hong Kong

(Telephone No. H-95312).

All that is necessary, at this stage, is a letter in either English

or Chinese, giving the writer's name and address and a brief summary of the

information he can give. Arrangements will be made for a further statement to

be taken if necessary by the Commission's counsel. The Commission will then

decide whether the deponent should be called to give oral evidence before them.

All evidence given before the Commission will be absolutely privileged,

and no witness will be liable to any suit or other civil proceeding in respect

of such evidence,

The Commission held a private meeting today, and this afternoon made

preliminary visits to the disaster areas at Sau Mau Ping and Po Shan Road.

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