HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL — 2nd October 1969.
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rise in wages. Consideration could be given for rent rational- ization on the same basis as the 1963 bill for rents below say $500 per month. In this way rents for the more expensive flats would be left open to the free forces of supply and demand.
(d) Industrial land
New land for industrial expansion is now practically non- existent in urban areas particularly at reasonable prices. Consideration should be given for more land to be made available in the New Territories at reasonable rates for new industries. The drying up of the supply of land, one of the four major factors of production is bound to have a profound effect on the expansion of our new industries. Therefore our industrial land policy should be quickly reviewed.
(e) Extension of airport for further development of Hong Kong
tourist industries
This subject needs no elaboration other than to say more tourists will come to Hong Kong if the runway of the airport is extended to 10,000 feet instead of the present 8,300 feet. When outside assistance is not forthcoming Hong Kong must make its own arrangements about the financing of the project. What about a Hong Kong Airport bond?
(f) Oceanarium
Hong Kong already has enough bars to attract tourists; con- sideration should now be given to the building of an oceanarium to cater for tourists with different tastes.
On moving to the philosophy of politics I would like to bring up the following proposals:-
(a) Free primary education
It is gratifying to note that the programme for aided primary education already caters for practically every child who wishes to avail himself or herself for it. However, a greater incentive should be offered so that all those of primary school age will be receiving the benefits of aided primary education and eventually free primary education.
(b) New measures to combat crime
New measures to combat crime should be devised to lessen the trend towards murder and robbery especially from people who are below 21 years of age. It seems nowadays that there is an over-emphasis on leniency for the individual rather than legislation as a deterrent against crime towards society. I believe strong measures should be considered for the protec-
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