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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN

ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG. TEL: 5-8428777

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1988

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING :

1987-88 SURPLUS PUT AT $11.6 BILLION

'USEFUL TOOL' IN BATTLE AGAINST COMMERCIAL CRIME

MEASURE WILL HELP REDUCE LENGTH OF TRIALS

REFORM ACHIEVED WITHOUT SACRIFICING PRINCIPLE

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CARDINAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE MUST BE UPHELD

PROVISIONS IN BILL WELCOMED

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SOCIETIES BILL 'A SENSIBLE, TIDYING-UP MEASURE'

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RENUNCIATION SCHEME OPEN TO ALL

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TRIAD RENUNCIATION SCHEME SUPPORTED

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HELP YOUNG TRIAD MEMBERS CHANGE, COUNCILLOR URGES

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EMPLOYERS MUST PUT REQUEST IN WRITING

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OBJECTIVES OF SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL PROVISIONS BILL

EXPLAINED

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AMENDMENTS TO STANDING ORDERS APPROVED

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CALL FOR NON-GOVERNMENT MEMBER TO PRESIDE

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN EXPENDITURE

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COMPLEX COMMERCIAL CRIMES BILL PASSED

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PLANS TO IMPROVE TRANSPORT LINKS WITH CHINA

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PROMOTION OF ADULT EDUCATION

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CONSULTATION PERIOD FOR EDUCATION REPORT EXTENDED

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ACTION TAKEN AGAINST OFFENDING COMICS

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HILLSIDE ESCALATOR DRAFT DESIGN BEING VETTED

POWER COMPANIES VERY CONSCIOUS OF RESPONSIBILITY

PROCEDURES ON SCHOOL STRUCTURAL SAFETY SATISFACTORY

COUNCILLORS CAN GIVE SUPPORT IN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES

WIDOW'S, CHILDREN'S PENSIONS SCHEME BEING REVIEWED

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