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"So far. we have received some written submissions from individuals/organisations concerned, and various views expressed through the media. The LegCo Panel on Health Services will discuss the Paper at its coming meeting on September 9, 1996.
"The paper contains the major arguments for and against sex selection achieved by means of Reproductive Technology procedures and the use of fetal ovarian/testicular tissue. These issues had not been examined by the former Committee on Scientifically Assisted Human Reproduction.
"In addition, the paper outlines the proposed licensing mechanism and the relevant provisions will have significant implications on the existing and potential Reproductive Technology service providers."
The paper can be obtained at the public enquiry counters of district offices or at the Secretariat of PCRT at second floor, Shun Feng International Centre, 182 Queen's Road East. Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Views should be sent to PCRT on or before September 15.
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Nomination for conduct council by-election closed
Three nominations were accepted for five vacant seats in the by-election to the Council on Professional Conduct in Education as the nomination deadline expired at noon today (Tuesday), the Education Department announced.
The nominees are Mr Au Yeung Chi of Hong Kong Teachers' Association for the teachers' unions category; Mr Ho Kwok-suen of North Point Government Primary AM School for the government primary schools category; and Ms Ho Yun-ling of Hong Kong Shu Yan School for the private primary schools category.
A spokesman for the department said as the seat being sought by Mr Au Yeung was in the organisation-nominated categories, he would be elected uncontested.
However, the seats being sought by Mr Ho and Ms Ho are in the teacher- nominated categories and they will each need at least 500 votes on voting day in order to be elected.
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