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Monitors' report submitted to Chief Secretary

The monitors appointed to observe the Orderly Repatriation Programme operation this (Tuesday) morning have submitted their report to the Chief Secretary.

The two monitors comprised a non-official Justice of the Peace, Mr Charles Chan Sing-chuk, and representative from a non-government organisation, Mrs Anthea Strickland from Save the Children Fund.

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority tender results

Tender date

11 March 1997

Paper on offer

:

EF Bills

Issue number

:

Q711

Issue date

:

12 March 1997

Maturity date

:

11 June 1997

Amount applied

:

11K$7,030 MN

Amount allotted

:

HK$2,000 MN

Average yield accepted

:

4.94 PCT

Highest yield accepted

:

4.95 PCT

Pro rata ratio

Average tender yield

About 15 PCT

4.97 PCT