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He continued: "The powers contained in the emergency regulations are wide, but those are necessary in view of
The Government the uncertainty of the world oil situation. must be able to act swiftly should the need arise."
Mr. Porter emphasised that it did not follow that all these powers will be used. The public had already. shown a fair response to the Government's appeal to save electricity and fuel.
"Even though it will be legal to have advertising and display lighting on during the specified hours, it would nevertheless be helpful if advertisers could restrict the use of neon signe within this period"
within this period", he added.
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"Although stocks are normal at the moment, it would
be irresponsible of the Government to assume that Hong Kong will not be affected by the world wide fuel shortage. It is obviously prudent to take further measures at this stage to conserve fuel stocks," he concluded.
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