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According to the Director of Health, the numbers of reported cases of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in the general population over the last three years, including those cases in the prison population, are -

Year

Hepatitis B Cases

1992

157

1993

116

1994

102

Hepatitis C Cases

2

However, these figures may not represent the total number of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C cases occurring in Hong Kong. From experience, not all cases of Hepatitis are reported or diagnosed as such. We cannot, therefore, accurately compare the incidence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in the general population with that among prisoners.

End/Wednesday, June 7, 1995

Compassionate rehousing scheme for divorced tenants

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Following is a question by the Hon Albert Chan and a written reply by the Security for Housing, Mr Dominic Wong, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

It is learnt that since its establishment, the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) has not laid down any policy on the splitting of tenancies on compassionate grounds for tenants of rental housing estates under its management. In view of this, will the Government inform this Council whether:

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(b)

it will provide assistance to divorced tenants of HKHS's rental flats who have to move out of their flats but are unable to find alternative accommodation due to the lack of financial resources;

it is aware of the reasons why the HKHS refuses to offer separate rental flats for a couple whose divorce has been declared by the court; and

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