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Statement by Broadcasting Authority

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A spokesmen for the Broadcasting Authority said today (Tuesday) that there was no need to set up an ad hoc independent committee to monitor the news broadcasts by Cable TV, following the announcement by its founding chairman to contest the SAR Chief Executive post.

"Broadcasters are well aware of their obligations under the relevant codes of practice to report the news fairly, accurately and impartially," the spokesman said.

"The Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority, which monitors television programmes on behalf of the Broadcasting Authority, will continue to carry out this task as usual."

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Chairman to Consumer Council re-appointed

A government spokesman announced today (Tuesday) that the Governor has re- appointed Professor Edward Chen Kwan-yiu as Chairman of the Consumer Council for a period of one year. The appointment will come into effect on October 7.

"I am very pleased that Professor Chen has agreed to continue his service on the Council," the Governor said.

"I am particularly grateful to Professor Chen for giving so generously of his time despite his heavy commitments.

"His re-appointment will provide the continuity required for the Council to complete the remaining studies on competition, including a main study report on the overall competition environment in Hong Kong, which will play an important part in furthering the interests of consumers."

The appointment will be published in the Government Gazette on Friday (October 4).

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