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"Although the special inspection exercise has concluded for the time being, our factory inspectors will maintain regular inspections on building sites and carry out surprise checks at any time," a Labour Department spokesman said.
He urged the contractors and workers to observe the site safety laws and take all necessary safety measures.
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Cross border shuttle bus services to be introduced
In response to press enquiries about the Cross Border shuttle bus services, a spokesman for the Transport Department said today (Friday):
"The Shenzhen and Hong Kong authorities have positively worked together to introduce the shuttle bus service between Lok Ma Chau and Huanggang.
"The shuttle service will be operated by a joint-venture bus company which has already been formed by one each of Hong Kong-based and Shenzhen-based operator.
"The shuttle service will commence once certain formalities, such as those in relation to travel documents to be issued to the Chinese drivers, have been completed.
"All concerned parties have been working hard on the matter with a view to introducing the cross-border shuttle bus service between Lok Ma Chau and Huanggang earliest possible. "The shuttle bus service will provide an additional choice for cross border passengers.
"At present, passengers mainly use rail service to cross the border at Lo Wu Station which will remain the major border crossing point.
"Passenger flow at Lo Wu border is not particularly heavy in normal days. Although the flow is heavy during peak seasons, concerned government departments will deploy additional staff to cope with the demand. So far the arrangement has been working satisfactorily."
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