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It is expected that there will be great improvement in the co-ordination of road openings when the system becomes operational in late 1997.
"The Highways Department is always looking for ways to improve efficiency and productivity without losing quality. We are also pursuing a pilot 'Quality Management System' with the aim of obtaining ISO 9001 for our Structures Division by the end of next year," Mr Leung said.
The Secretary for Works, Mr Kwong Hon-sang; the Secretary for Transport, Mr Gordon Siu Kwing-chue; and some other 300 distinguished guests also attended the reception.
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Committee on services support fund holds first meeting
The Services Support Fund Vetting Committee, the Government's advisory body on the $50 million Services Support Fund (SSF), held its first meeting today (Friday).
SSF, one of the initiatives proposed by the Financial Secretary in his 1996-97 Budget to promote the services sector, will provide financial support for projects. which will benefit the further development and increase the competitiveness of Hong Kong's services industries.
After the meeting, the Director-General of Industry, Mr Francis Ho, who is also Chairman of the Committee, said members had a good discussion on the operational details of SSF and welcomed the initiative to promote the services sector.
"Invitation for funding applications will be sent to industry-support bodies, trade and industry associations, higher education institutions, and professional bodies early next month," he said.
Other Committee members appointed are:
Mr Anthony Au
Managing Director of ABC Data and Telecom Ltd
Ms Anita Bagaman
Executive Director of Retail Management Association Ltd
Mr Francis Bong
Managing Director of Maunsell Consultants Asia Ltd
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