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Friday, July 7, 1972

REVISED TERMS FOR INQUIRY COMMISSION

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The Commission of Inquiry appointed to look into the recent rainstorm

disasters has decided to confine its investigations principally to the landslides

which resulted in loss of life, with particular reference to Sau Mau Ping and Po

Shan Road.

Originally it was intended that the Commission should look into all

landslides which had resulted in death and or loss of property. But because

this would include many of the recent landslides and considerably extend the

length and scope of the inquiry, the changes have been introduced.

In a statement today the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Mo Yiu-chor,

said that although the emphasis would be on the two major disasters, the

Commission would still consider other landslides only so far as they would

enable it to make recommendations on how such disasters may be avoided in the

circumstances of Hong Kong and its climate.

Meanwhile the public hearing on the Sau Mau Ping landslides is expected

to finish next week and any person who would like to supply information in this

connection is asked to immediately contact Mr. Mo Yiu-chor on K-95312.

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