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Dangerous goods vehicles are inspected annually by different Government departments prior to renewal of their licences to ensure that the vehicles and their safety devices are functioning properly. In addition, various safety checks and inspections are carried out on a regular basis. For example, safety checks are carried out on a daily, weekly and monthly basis on LPG road tankers by the gas supply companies and surprise inspections are carried out weekly by the FSD to all dangerous goods vehicles in the territory. Should there be any breach. of the licensing conditions, action would be taken against the licensee of that vehicle.

To ensure the safety of vehicles for the conveyance of dangerous goods, further preventive measures are carried out by the FSD including -

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a 24-hour hot-line for complaint by the public is available in order that any immediate action could be taken in response to such complaints.

the safety requirements for conveyance and packaging of dangerous goods are under regular review to ensure they are up- to-date; and

the department also provides advice for any party who seeks information for conveyance of special consignment dangerous goods. Such services are made known to the industry at regular liaison meetings.

One-way permit: no plan to change present mode of operation

Following is a question by the Hon Mrs Selina Chow Liang Shuk-yee and a written reply by the acting Secretary for Security, Mrs Carrie Yau, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Regarding the daily arrival of 150 Chinese residents for settlement on one-way permits, will the Government inform this Council whether: