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Wednesday, October 31, 1973

IMPORT OF CERTAIN CARS MAY BE PROHIBITED

Amending legislation is to be introduced to prohibit the import

into Hong Kong of petro-driven vehicles which do not comply with the

standard adopted by Common Market countries.

The Secretary for the Environment, the Hon. J.J. Robson, told

Legislative Council today that these regulations will eventually help in

reducing the emission of gaseous pollutants, in particular, carbon monoxide

and unburnt hydrocarbons, by motor vehicles.

The amendments to the Road Traffic (Construction and Use)

Regulations are in an advanced stage of processing and the Motor Traders

Association is being consulted on the drafts.

Mr. Robson was replying to a question by the Hon. Hilton Cheong-

Leen who wanted to know whether the government would introduce more

stringent legislation to minimise air pollution by motor vehicles.

Mr. Robson aaid he was hopeful that new regulations would be sub-

mitted to the Executive Council for consideration in the near future.

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