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departments involved in Hong Kong, together with some
dedicated unofficials, have been brought together in
a Narcotics Board to provide co-ordination and impetus
and direction.
13.
Corruption
Although the public service in
Hong Kong may not be particularly corrupt by
comparative Asian let alone South American or some
European standards, the level of corruption in some
sectors is totally unacceptable. The causes go deep
and the problem can only be solved by a combination
of fear of detection amongst the corrupt, a massive
programme of education of the public, and scrutiny of
procedures in the public service. The Independent
Commission Against Corruption was set up two years
ago to mount this three-pronged attack. It has an
exceptionally high calibre of leadership, it has
secured the confidence of the public, and has a mounting
record of successes in court. Now that it is reaching
its full strength a maximum effort will be made over
the next two years. The bill in the coming financial
year will be HK$ 37.748 M.
AMENITIES
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With such great pressure on the
Government to expand the basic infrastructure of a
civilised society described above, it is all too easy
to allow items for the softer side of life to be
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