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L

-

52

1992 1993 1994

total number of cases

51(48) 36(34) 41(36)

total number of convictions

23

15

10

Footnote:

number in brackets represent the number of cases involving marriages which took place outside Hong Kong

Details of the types of sentences are provided as follows:-

Type of sentence

1992 1993

1994

imprisonment

1

suspended sentence

2

2

fine

21

9

6

fine and suspended sentence

2

3

2

23

15

10

End/Wednesday, February 15, 1995

Free trade means complete absence of barriers

Following is a question by Dr the Hon David Li Kwok-po and a written reply by the Secretary for Trade and Industry, Mr T H Chau, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

At the last meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) on November 15, 1994, all members agreed to implement an official timetable to remove all trade and non-trade barriers and to promote "free trade" within the Asian region. However, the definition of "free trade" differs among the APEC members, with some considering that trade liberalisation should be on non-discriminatory grounds. Will the Government inform this Council of its own definition of "free trade"?

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