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Governor: I think you should probably put those questions to them. Representatives from both companies expressed their views at the summit. The representative of the Lantau bus company pointed out that the topography of Lantau made it questionable how much they could introduce low-floor buses but they are hoping to borrow one of the vehicles from one of the other companies to give it a few trial runs on Lantau.
The CMB which you mentioned, their representative said that because of the withdrawal of some of their routes they did not have as much of a requirement for single-decker buses any more but they were prepared to look at the double-decker low-floor buses when they are brought in by other companies. But I think it is fairest if you put the points to them.
What I can tell you is that KMB and Citybus who have made a considerable effort to help in this field do, I think, reckon that it improves the quality of their service, it improves the quality of their provision for their customers and passengers. and I am sure is therefore good for business overall and good for their profits.
Question: ...(inaudible)... to provide facilities for the disabled...(inaudible)...
Governor: I think it is best to proceed as we have been doing, by consultation and agreement. I think if you talk to the bus companies themselves you will discover just how many low-floor buses they are going to be purchasing over the coming months and years. I think their heart is very much in the right place and obviously we want to get them to move forward as rapidly as possible. I think we are achieving results through co-operation and I hope that will continue.
Any other questions?
Question: Are there any substantial agreements made in the meeting by....?
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Governor: Well, I said in my earlier remarks the progress that we have made since the last summit. There were a number of other additional ideas that were produced this afternoon, some by groups representing those with a disability and I am sure that they will be happy to mention those points to you and we will, as we have done at other summits, review all those points, review all those arguments, and tell the groups with disabilities where we think we can take things forward, where it is more difficult, so that by the time of the next summit if there is one and I hope there is we will be able to report yet another move forward.
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Okay, I must go to the Legislative Council. Thank you very much indeed.
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