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In Mongkok, since September 1994, 76 buildings have joined the Scheme (the trial scheme in Mongkok is based on buildings, rather than households). The Police, with the assistance of the District Office, have conducted 300 visits to Mutual Aid Committees, Owners Incorporations and resident associations; organised a press conference; and distributed some 30,000 leaflets to residents to promote the Scheme.

In Tuen Mun, since November 1994, 199 households have joined the Scheme; twelve visits have been conducted; six seminars were held; a variety show with some 3,000 participants was organised; and some 11,500 bulletins and leaflets were distributed.

In Yuen Long, since January this year, 2,611 households have joined the Scheme; 900 visits have been conducted, two press conferences were held, an essay competition, with over 1,000 contestants was organised; two seminars, with 450 participants were arranged; and a concert with 13,000 participants was organised.

We have not yet conducted a review on the trial scheme, which has not yet been completed. However, residents in the three districts appear to have responded favourably to the scheme.

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We will review whether the Scheme should continue and be extended to other districts after we have reviewed the trial scheme, which is expected to complete in August this year.

End/Wednesday, June 28, 1995