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1993

1994

97

77

1995

82

Of the above, the number of elected District Board members is as follows:

1993

27

1994

1995

25

31

(b)

When making appointments to advisory boards and committees. Government's overriding objective is to ensure that the best persons capable of meeting the specific requirements of the concerned advisory bodies are appointed. To this end, appointments are made on the basis of the merits of the individuals concerned taking account of their personal ability, expertise, experience, integrity, commitment to public. service and their overall suitability for appointment. The experience and background of those people from local community groups will also be taken into consideration. It is not possible to predict whether an increase in appointment of such people will take place next year. However, Government will continue to keep in view the suitability of the members from local community groups for appointments to advisory bodies.

Container thefts

Following is a question by the Hon Miriam Lau and a written reply by the acting Secretary for Security, Mrs Carrie Yau, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

In view of the frequent occurrence of container thefts, will the Government inform this Council: