Government's commentary available at District Offices
A Government spokesman said today (Thursday) that the Government has completed its commentary on the consultation document on "Civil Liberties and Social Order" released by Mr Tung Chee Hwa's office yesterday.
"We have sent our views to Mr Tung's office. Members of the public can obtain copies of our commentary from Public Enquiry Service Centres at the 18 District Offices, starting 7 pm today.
"These centres will be open until 8.30 pm today," the spokesman said.
"The document will also be available on the Hong Kong Government Home Page on the Internet at http:\\www.info.gov.hk," he added.
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Bill to strengthen control on weapons of mass destruction
The Weapons of Mass Destruction (Control of Provision of Services) Bill, which aims to enhance the effectiveness of Hong Kong's strategic trade control system, will be gazetted tomorrow (Friday).
A Government spokesman said: "The Bill seeks to prohibit provision of services which assists the development, production, acquisition or stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction i.e. biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear weapons and the means of delivery of such weapons.
"At present, Hong Kong imposes controls on the import and export of strategic commodities which range from weapons to dual use high technology goods, for example, high performance computers and sophisticated telecommunications equipment."
The spokesman said: "In view of the risks of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, a number of international regimes have been established to prevent their proliferation.
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