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Thursday, November 2, 1972
He said that people in the construction business had told him
that they could use a lot more modernisation and mechanisation.
"Clearly," he said, "this is a field where architects, civil engineers,
equipment makers and contractors can work together for the benefit of all.'
Turning to community involvement, Mr. Wu had reservations about
the allegation that Hong Kong people were apathetic and indifferent.
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He said: Whilst positive response is not always spontaneous
(therefore the allegation), good leadership, organisation and liaison seldom
fail in bringing about a resounding sucess."
He said the Governor's "pragmatic approach and unassuming attitude"
had given him all the more reason to believe that much more difficult problems
could be solved through community involvement.
Commenting on factory fires, Mr. Wu called for some concerted efforts
to remedy the situation and avoid disasters.
He hoped that the Fire Service and insurance companies would take
part in a joint committee formed by the Chinese Manufacturers' Association
and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries to tackle this problem.
On crime, Mr. Wu said this "vexing problem" was not likely to be
solved without community involvement.
"It is important," he said, "that channels for effective and fruitful
consultations be created whereby the assistance of the Kaifongs can be
enlisted at the neightbourhood or grass-roots level. H
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He believed that more involvement with the Kaifongs was possible
with the help from the Secretary for Home Affairs and the Secretary for
Information.
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