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"If we do not have our own expertise in the fields of building safety and fire safety, whenever we receive an application we have to seek professional advice from other departments on every occasion.
"Such a practice is time-consuming and involves a lot of paper works. The new arrangement certainly helps speeding up the processing of applications," she said.
Apart from handling applications, Mrs Chau said staff members of the LORCHE are prepared to meet prospective applicants who might have queries about the new legislation and the applications formalities.
"Appointment for a meeting can be made by letter or through the duty officer of the LORCHE on 2961 7211 or 2834 7414," she added.
Any persons who are interested in operating residential care homes for the elderly or operators of existing homes who wish to apply for a licence or a certificate of exemption are welcome to contact the LORCHE located at Room 2354, 23rd floor, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai.
End/Friday, April 14, 1995
Bus-only lane scheme benefits passengers
The bus-only lane scheme on the approaches to Tate's Cairn Tunnel proved effective in reducing journey times for public transport commuters without significantly affecting other traffic.
Commenting on the effectiveness of the scheme which was introduced in late December last year, a spokesman for the Transport Department said average bus journey times observed have been reduced by more than two minutes between Siu Lek Yuen Road and the Tate's Cairn Tunnel toll area, representing a significant reduction of 19 per cent in journey time.
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