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Thursday, July 8, 1971

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However, because this decision involved a departure from the standard uses to which parks and playgrounds were normally put and for which they had been developed, Members agreed that this decision should be made known immediately by express messenger to all Members of the Standing Committee of the Whole Council by means of an information paper with a deadline of 4 p.m. on July 2 for objections to the decision.

The information paper was sent out to all Members of the Council on the afternoon of June 30 and, by the

deadline, no objections had been received. This meant

that the Recreation & Amenities Select Committee had

unanimous approval for its decision from all Members

of the Council.

The Secretary of the Select Committee conveyed the

Council's decision to the President of the Federation

of Hong Kong Students by registered mail immediately after the expiry of the deadline, after having telephoned the office of the Federation earlier in the day to suggest that the President come to the Council's office on the expiry of the deadline so that he could be informed of the decision without delay. The Secretary

of the Select Committee was told that the President of

the Federation was not available on that day. However, the latter telephoned the Secretary of the Select Committee on the morning of the following day, July 3, and was told of the Council's decision. He was invited to come

to the Council's office to sign the agreement for the use of the Stadium, but replied that he would have to consult his Committee first before making any decision.

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