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Friday, February 9, 1973

Mr. Bray suggested that plans should be drawn up for good privately

built rural housing where people could either live with space round

them or build holiday homes.

"This type of development is much in demand," he said, "There

is land for it but not yet the planning or services."

Turning to the remote countryside, the Commissioner said these

parts were fast becoming a popular recreation area for those living in

the urban areas,

Some areas were to be turned into countryparks, he said, but

he felt that some others should not be developed at all but would need

conservation, litter cleansing and fire protection.

In other areas the building of hotels and weekend bungalowe

would be encouraged.

"Particular attention is being given to the comprehensive

planned resort development of two major areas of Lan Tau Island and

the Sai Kung Peninsula," he added.

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