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The spokesman added: "The approval criteria will be of a continuing nature. This means that it would be a ground for revocation if the MA is no longer satisfied that the person is fit and proper to continue the brokerage business."
He said the Bill provided a right of appeal to the Governor-in-Council for persons who were aggrieved by MA's decision.
The spokesman further pointed out that the Bill contained a number of amendments to improve the workings of the ordinance and to consolidate the appeal and penalty provisions.
The amount of fines under the Ordinance, which have not been revised since 1986, would be doubled so as to retain their deterrent effect which has been eroded over the years by inflation.
The Bill is scheduled for introduction into the Legislative Council on June 5.
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Financial assistance to drug treatment agencies
The Administration fully acknowledged the contribution made by the Christian therapeutic agencies to the rehabilitation of drug abusers, a Government spokesman said following a meeting with eight Christian therapeutic agencies yesterday (Tuesday).
"The question of subvention needs to be approached in a systematic and structured way.
"In line with the established practice in subventing other social services, we need first of all to conduct a proper assessment of the service provided by the operating agencies and evaluate the effectiveness of their mode of service," he said.
"Whether subvention can be made available depends on the outcome of the assessment and the availability of funding."
The spokesman said during the course of the assessment which would take some time, additional interim assistance would be provided.
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