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As the majority of the people of Hong Kong and virtually all the Chinese press appear to be very much in favour of the proposed Mass Transit Railway, it is unlikely that this particular legislation will provoke a great public outcry, although there is bound to be misgivings. If there are any difficulties, they are more likely to arise from the terms of compensation in individual cases, rather than direct opposition to the bill itself. Therefore, the question of compensation, both monetary and rehousing for those affected, must be seen to be fair otherwise public sympathy could all too quickly swing in the opposite direction and lead to unnecessary problems. Publicity for the proposed legislation should emphasise the importance of the Mass Transit Railway to the community. It should point out that the whole scheme has been very carefully considered and should also stress the need for the work to progress as smoothly as possible. Honourable Members are free to draw on the contents of this paper in conversation or discussion with members of the public.
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Honourable Members will be asked to advise whether the Mass Transit Railway (Land Resumption and Related Provisions) Bill 1974 should be introduced into the Legislative Council.
(The Secretary for the Environment (Mr J. J. ROBSON), the Director of Public Works (Acting) (Mr W. C. BELL), the Solicitor General (Mr G. C. THORNTON), the Deputy Secretary for the Environment (Mr H.S. GREWAL), the Assistant Registrar General (Land Office) (Mr N. M. GLEESON), the Chief Estate Surveyor (Mass Transit Studies) (Mr J. LYONS) and Crown Counsel (Mr A. J. DOWLING) will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item).
10th June 1974
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