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"The Government is taking a prudent and preventive approach by establishing in 1985 the committee to formulate strategies in preventing and dealing with possible outbreak of the disease," he said.

He pointed out that the Government hoped that the code of practice would be widely adopted by building and factory owners, building services engineers, practitioners in facility maintenance and other related agencies.

"Through the co-operation of all those concerned to follow the code of practice, the Government is confident that every citizen will enjoy good health without the fear of a spread of the Legionnaires' disease in Hong Kong," the spokesman said,

Copies of the code of practice have been distributed to management of hotels, hospitals, air-conditioning contractors, developers and the Institution of Engineers.

Members of the public who wish to get a copy of the leaflet or more information on the prevention of the disease may write to the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department in Room 514, 98 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, or call the Legionnaires' Disease hotline 2808 3696 and fax 2895 0264.

End/Monday, January 2, 1995

Employers' support sought for mother tongue education

The Education Department has written to several major employers' associations to explain the Government's policy for medium of instruction in schools as part of its effort to promote mother tongue teaching.

The department believes that through the understanding and support of employers, any parental worries about the effect of mother tongue teaching on students' employment opportunities can be dispelled.

The correspondence with employers' associations was supplemented by research findings that supported the merits of mother tongue education.