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widening the section of Tai Tam Road over Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir Dam to a standard 7.3m wide two-lane carriageway;

improving the alignment with widening of the southern approach to the dam;

construction of a 1.6m wide pedestrian footpath alongside the carriageway;

associated landscaping work; and

(v) stabilisation works to the dam, if necessary.

Subject to the allocation of the necessary resources, consultants will be appointed to undertake the site investigation and detailed design. We expect work to commence towards the end of 2000 for completion in 2002.

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Status of offenders detained under HMP

Following is a question by the Hon Christine Loh Kung-wai and a written reply by the Secretary for Security, Mr Peter Lai, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Before the abolition of capital punishment, persons who were under 18 years old convicted of murder were sentenced to be detained subject to Her Majesty's Pleasure. Will the Government inform this Council whether any thought has been given to the arrangements which would be made concerning the status of such prisoners in Hong Kong after 1997, when Her Majesty will no longer be able to signify her pleasure through the Governor in respect of Hong Kong prisoners?

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