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At present, fund-raising activities in Hong Kong are governed by the Summary Offences Ordinance and the Director of Social Welfare is vested with the authority to issue permits to organisations applying to hold fund-raising events which involve any collection of money or sale or exchange for donations of badges, tokens or similar articles in a public place for charitable purpose.
During 1994/95, 48 flag days and 232 fund-raising activities issued with public subscription permits by the Social Welfare Department were organised.
Turning to the provision of social welfare services, Mr Strachan said there were at present 168 non-governmental organisations working hand in hand with the Government.
"They operate more than 2,000 service units with funding from the Government. In 1994/95 such funding allocated to non-governmental organisations amounted to $2,775 million and this is expected to rise to $3,260 million in 1995/96," he added.
End/Wednesday, May 10, 1995
Another ACP contract awarded
The Public Works Tender Board has approved the award of an Airport Core Programme (ACP) contract for the construction of a jetty at Siu Mo To for the new airport at Chek Lap Kok.
The contract, valued at $4.28 million, has been awarded by the Civil Engineering Department to Lau Cheong Kee Marine Engineering Limited of Hong Kong.
The work will comprise the construction of a concrete pier and a walkway to serve the Civil Aviation Department's equipment station at Siu Mo To.
Work will start later this month for completion by the end of this year.
End/Wednesday, May 10, 1995
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