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The Government tackles the problem of drug abuse by a multi-faceted approach:

through vigorous law enforcement we interdict the smuggling of drugs into Hong Kong, and detect and prosecute offenders so as to clamp down on the illegal supply of drugs into Hong Kong;

we provide a wide range of both mandatory and voluntary programmes for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers; and

through preventive education and publicity we aim to promote a healthy lifestyle, especially among young people, and encourage them to resist the temptation to take drugs.

End/Wednesday, March 8, 1995

Emission of exhaust gas from private cars

Following is a question by the Hon Lau Wong-fat and a written reply by the Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, Mr Tony Eason, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Regarding the problem of emission of exhaust gas from private cars, will the Government inform this Council:

(a)

(b)

of the emission standard currently in force for private cars; and

whether the relevant department requires that private cars over six years old must meet the emission standard in the annual inspection of such vehicles before approving the renewal of licences; if not, whether the Government will consider introducing such an requirement?