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Wednesday, November 15, 1972

However, he accepted that there was room for some improvement in the

work of G.I.S. and Radio Hong Kong, although the main criticisms he had heard

since taking over the appointment was the one dealing with the difficulties

in making direct contact with the departments.

Mr. Cater said he intended in the near future to propose suitable

ways for making this possible and then he hoped GIS would be able to spend

more time on the important aspect of its work of advising government officers

on the presentation of information.

The criticism, he said, did not apply to all departments and some

had very good relationships with the media.

"Journalists tell me that the situation seems to be better in

departments which have their own public relations officers, seconded from

GIS. By January 1 next year, nine major departments will have their own

public relations officers and the number will be increased during the course

of the year," he added.

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