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Friday, October 13, 1972

SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION IN LEGCO ON WEDNESDAY

Simultaneous interpretation will be introduced into the Legislative

Council on Wednesday (October 18) at the opening of the council's 1972-73

session.

As from that date, members of the council may use either English

or Chinese in council proceedings.

In a notice published in today's Gazette, the Governor has

appointed October 18 as the date on which the provisions of Standing

Order No. 2 of the Legislative Council shall come into effect.

Standing Order No. 2 provides that a member may address the

council in either English or Cantonese.

Arrangements are being made for members of the public who wish

to attend the opening meeting.

Due to the limited number of seats available in the Council Chamber,

any member of the public wishing to be certain of a seat on that date

should reserve one by telephoning the Councils Office (Tel. H-95260)

during office hours before next Wednesday.

come,

Simultaneous interpretation receivers will be issued, on a "first

first served" basis, to those who wish to use them in the council

meeting.

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