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1992-93

$88 million

1993-94

1994-95

$75 million

(b)

$78 million

According to its Annual Reports, these sums represent about 7% of the total charitable donations made by the RHKJC over this period. On donations made outside the "Shopping List" exercise, the RHKJC consults the Government to ensure that the RHKJC's allocation of funds for major charitable and community projects is in keeping with the interest and expectations of the public. Active Government support is required in cases where projects would necessitate public expenditure (whether capital or recurrent) in order to reach fruition.

Once the RHKJC has approved the allocation of funds to organisations successful in their "Shopping List" bids, the Policy Branches concerned monitor the organisations to ensure that the donations are spent appropriately and in a timely manner.

Allocation of RTHK's air time

Following is a question by the Hon Emily Lau and a written reply by the Secretary for Recreation and Culture, Mr T H Chau, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

It is learnt that one of the items in the list of requests for assistance from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Preparatory Committee (PC) to the Administration is a request for Radio Television Hong Kong air time to broadcast programmes about the work of the PC. Will the Administration inform this Council:

(a) of the policy regarding the allocation of RTHK's air time for broadcast

on radio and television;

(b)

whether the Administration will comply with the PC's request; and

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