Energy Advisory Committee holds inaugural meeting
The newly appointed Energy Advisory Committee, chaired by Professor Charles Kao Kuen and to advise the Government on energy policy matters including energy efficiency and conservation, held its first meeting today (Saturday).
During the meeting, data on energy consumption were reviewed and progress made with energy efficiency and conservation programmes was discussed.
Members were briefed on the terms and objectives of the scheme of control agreements between the Government and the power companies and the companies' electricity generating capacity.
They were also informed of a forthcoming study of the feasibility of introducing a common carrier system for gas supply in Hong Kong. The system was recommended by the Consumer Council as a means of increasing competition in the gas supply market and the Government has agreed to study its feasibility.
The study is expected to be completed by March next year and the findings will be presented to the Committee for advice in due course.
The next meeting will be held in September.
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Dr Sex Hotline launched
Members of the public, in particular young people, can now seek free expert advice on sex related issues through the Dr Sex Hotline on 2337 2121, a 24-hour pre- recorded telephone and facsimile service which provides comprehensive information
on sex.
Sponsored by AIDS Trust Fund and Health Care and Promotion Fund, Dr Sex Hotline is organised by the Hong Kong Sex Education Association and supported by the Department of Health.
Speaking at the launching ceremony of the Hotline today (Saturday), the President of Hong Kong Sex Education Association, Mr Li Man-chiu, said nowadays the need of sexual knowledge by adolescents was becoming vital but the society did not provide enough channels to meet their demands.
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