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Since the planning and provision of convalescent/infirmary beds is carried out in a global context, it will not be meaningful to compare the relative distribution of beds in each region. The daily operating costs for acute bed and convalescent/infirmary bed were $2,770 and $1,230 respectively in 1994/95. The figures for 1995/96 has yet to be finalised.

Government is aware of the need to strengthen hospital facilities in New Territories West to meet the new demands arising from projected population growth and is exploring possible options with the Hospital Authority to tackle this issue.

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Lands Development Corporation renovation projects

Following is a question by the Hon Albert Chan Wai-yip and a written reply by the Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, Mr Bowen Leung, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Will the Government inform this Council:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

of the number of redevelopment projects completed by the Land Development Corporation (LDC) since its establishment and the amount of profits generated from each project;

of the number of LDC's redevelopment projects involving the resumption of land by invoking the Crown Lands Resumption Ordinance;

of the total number of affected residents who have been rehoused arising from redevelopment projects undertaken by the LDC; and

how it can ensure that the LDC's redevelopment projects are undertaken for the purpose of improving the living environment of the community, instead of seeking excessive profits?