XN000022-1973-11-22 — Page 2

Thursday, November 22, 1973

PUBLIC URGED TO AVOID UNDUE WASTE OF ELECTRICITY AND FUEL

Simple Guidelines For Economising Outlined

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An appeal to the public to economise and avoid the wasteful use of electricity and petroleum products was made today (Thursday, 22nd November).

Mr. Roy Porter, Chairman of the Cil Distribution Committee, said that with the uncertainty of the oil situation in the world, it is prudent for us to take steps now to avoid wasting fuel.

He asked everyone in Hong Kong, residents, all those in industry and commerce, government service, and public concerns and utilities to co-operate in measures to avoid waste and unnecessary consumption, particularly of electricity.

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"We aim to reduce consumption by 10-15% immediately, he said. "We all tend to be wasteful users of electricity and petrol and a reduction of this percentage would not greatly inconvenience many of us.

"By cutting down now on the amount of electricity and fuel we are consuming," he contined, "we can help to save ourselves fuel problems later should supplies drop."

Mr. Porter reaffirmed that there is no shortage of oil in Hong Kong. Stocks remain normal but we cannot rule out the possibility of a reduction of 10-15% in our supplies over the next month or two.

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"There is still plenty of kerosene in Hong Kong' Mr. Porter stressed, "and additional supplies expected from China should ensure that stocks are maintained at a high level. We do not therefore expect any shortages of this fuel," he added.

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