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we have no intention to re-categorise lots in the New Territories. But as explained in (b) above, the statutory plans which govern land use in the New Territories are revised from time to time to cater for changing needs and circumstances. Where the existing lease conditions of a lot are not consistent with the current statutory plans and administrative controls, the Government is prepared to consider applications for lease modifications. They may be approved subject to such terms and conditions as imposed by the Government, including the charging of a premium.

Community groups members to sit on Govt advisory bodies

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Following is a question by the Hon Choy Kan-pui and a written reply by the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Michael Suen, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Reply:

Will the Government inform this Council:

(a)

(b)

(a)

how many of the members sitting on various government advisory bodies are people appointed from local community groups in the past three years; of this group, how many are elected district board members; and

whether it will appoint more people at the district level to these advisory bodies so that they can put forward their views to the Government; if so, what will be the anticipated rate of increase in such appointment in 1996/97; if not, why not?

For the purpose of this reply, we have taken major local community groups to mean District Boards, Area Committees, Rural Committees. and District Fight Crime Committees. The number of members from these local groups who were appointed to sit on Government advisory bodies over the past three years is as follows: