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Wednesday, July 18, 1973
24-HOUR CARETAKER SERVICE FOR HOUSING ESTATES
The Housing Department is seeking approval to create 400 new
caretaker posts to provide a 24-hour service in public housing estates.
The Secretary for Housing, the Hon. Ian Lightbody said today
in the Legislative Council that an alarm or watchman system could not
compare with the personal service provided by caretakers.
He was replying to a question by the Hon. Wilfred Wong concerning
security equipment and measures in the estates.
Caretakers are trained to undertake emergency repairs to
equipment such as water pumps and lifts, take charge of accidents or
give first aid outside normal office hours, Mr. Lightbody said.
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