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MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL H 175/3

Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Company

(Services) Ordinance

(Chapter 266)

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Introduction

On 27th July 1976, after considering memorandum XCC(76)50. Members advised and the Governor ordered:

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(a) that the royalties payable by the Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Company for the calendar years 1975-79 inclusive should be waived;

(b) that the monthly fees payable in respect of Hong Kong

and Yaumati Ferry Company's North Point/Hung Hom, Shau Kei Wan/Sam Ka Tsuen and Shau Kei Wan/Kwun Tong passenger ferry services for the five calendar years 1975-79 should be waived;

(c) that the second class fare on the Hong Kong and Yaumati

Ferry Company's cross harbour routes should be abolished and replaced by a single class fare of 30 cents for adults and 20 cents for students and children; and

(d) that a resolution to give effect to the above decisions

should be introduced into the Legislative Council, it being noted that the monthly fees for the Shau Kei Wan/ Sam Ka Tsuen and Shau Kei Wan/Kwun Tong passenger services can be waived administratively.

The resolution to give effect to these changes was made in the Legislative Council on 4th August 1976.

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On 14th December 1976, after considering memorandum XCC(76)83A, Council advised and the Governor ordered:

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that fares for Outlying District and Inter- Island Services should be increased;

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that fares for Tolo Harbour services should be revised and second class fares on this service abolished;

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