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HK-Guangdong talks on boundaries of administration
Further discussions on matters relating to the boundaries of administration between Hong Kong and Guangdong will take place in Guangdong from Tuesday to Thursday (May 7 to 9) between the Hong Kong Government and the Guangdong provincial authorities, a government spokesman said today (Saturday).
The Deputy Political Adviser, Mr John Ashton, will lead the Hong Kong team.
Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Guangdong Provincial Government, Mr Xiao Jinzhe, will lead the Guangdong team.
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CAS commended for excellent service
Please note that the following press release is embargoed until 8 pm this (Saturday) evening:
The Secretary for Security, Mr Peter Lai, today (Saturday) commended the Civil Aid Service (CAS) for having consistently offered excellent service to the community since its establishment in 1952.
Speaking at the CAS 52nd Passing Out Parade this evening, Mr Lai said the work members of the service had done, as volunteers, would be a challenge to a full- time, professional service.
"None of us can fail to be impressed by the fact that you have done all these as volunteers in your spare time to the highest standards. So much so that in future you will play an important role in the Government's upgraded emergency response management system," he said.
Mr Lai pointed out that through hard work, sometimes under difficult and dangerous circumstances, CAS had over the years earned the respect and gratitude of the people of Hong Kong,.
He noted that last year CAS had devoted a total of over 8,000 man-days in crowd control duties alone.
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