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(e) Or use boiling water to blanch the vegetable for one minute. Water used for

blanching should be discarded; and

(f) Cook thoroughly.

"Wholesome raw materials, proper washing and handling, and thorough cooking are the best measures against gastro-intestinal disease. Members of the public should observe these hygiene practices at all times," Dr Leung added.

End/Monday, November 6, 1995

Access by Internet to Government tender opportunities

The Government Supplies Department (GSD) has put its invitations to tender for the supply of goods and services on the Internet through a GSD Home Page, the Director of Government Supplies, Mr Nigel Shipman, announced today (Monday).

The Internet address is http://www.hkstar.com/gsd/tender.htm.

"By this new arrangement, overseas and local suppliers will gain easier access to information about current Government tender opportunities. In return, this arrangement will widen GSD's source of supplies and help the Department to obtain competitive prices and best value for money in its purchases," Mr Shipman said.

"The GSD Home Page contains a short introduction to the Government purchasing procedures and sets out the tender invitations by product groups and by tender closing time. The contents are updated weekly. Further enquiries may be directed to GSD by phone at 2802 6290 or fax at 2807 2764 or by E-mail."

"Tender documents may be collected at the Government Supplies Department at Oil Street, North Point, The Central & Western District Office at ground floor, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central or The Yau Tsim Mong District Office at Mong Kok Government Offices, ground floor, 30 Luen Wan Street, Kowloon. Completed tenders must be placed in the designated tender box before the tender closing time," Mr Shipman explained.