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PLA chief ends visit to British Forces HK tomorrow
The Commander of the future PLA Garrison of Hong Kong, Major General Liu Zhenwu, ends his three-day visit to the British Forces tomorrow (Thursday).
During his stay in the territory, General Liu called on Commander British Forces, Major General Bryan Dutton, and visited units of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force.
General Liu will leave Hong Kong tomorrow. He will depart from Fenwick Pier, Wan Chai, by a Royal Air Force Wessex helicopter.
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Reproductive Technology Bill consultation paper published
The Provisional Council on Reproductive Technology (PCRT), which was appointed by the Secretary for Health and Welfare last December, has published a consultation paper to seek public views on three major issues arising from the Reproductive Technology (RT) Bill now being drafted.
A PCRT spokesman said today (Wednesday) that since RT was a fast- developing area, new techniques had been developed subsequent to the last two public consultation exercises on recommendations made by the former Committee on Scientifically Assisted Human Reproduction.
"Both the PCRT and Government considered it necessary to gauge the views of the public in drawing up regulatory proposals on the new and sensitive areas of sex selection and the use of fetal ovarian or testicular tissue in infertility treatment and in research," he said.
"Moreover, the draft RT Bill contains detailed provisions on licensing requirements and procedures. As these would have significant implications on existing and potential service providers, we wish especially to solicit their views on the proposed licensing arrangements."
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.