TNAG-0913-FCO40-1123-Policy-on-housing-and-resettlement-in-Hong-Kong-1979 — Page 29

FCO40 Hong Kong Department Records 聯邦事務部香港部檔案 All

rights of resettlement were partly returned.

A.

Rights of heritage

B. Right to transfer tenancy

(The above items A and B were contained in the letter dated 10th

Februaty 1975 of Mr Liao Ben-wei the Director of the Housing

Department to the representative of the industrial units who

later accepted such new items imposed by the Department by reply

letter. In the circumstance of desparation (e.g. loading and

unloading of goods or awaiting the shipping schedule, etc.),

small amount of goods would be placed at the door entrance of

along the corridor, yet photos would be taken immediately by the

Housing Department and the matter brought up to Court.

The

a

We are

judges of couse imposed conviction according to law, gave

sentence of imprisonment in addition to fine of several thousand

dollars. The mosquito-like factory owner in jail is just like a

group of babies who have lost their mother. How can he survive?

It is obvious that the Housing Department is involving us in

trouble. If there were no such amendment of 5,000 sq. ft. to

1,280 sq. ft., we will not be fined or sent to the prison.

first class law-abinding people, having paid for the development

and prosperity of Hong Kong our blood, sweat and labour.

piece of goods is exported, direct tax of $45.00 is paid at once

(certificate of origin $30.00 export licence $15.00), thus brought

to Hong Kong a lot of foreign exchange. Why should the Housing

Department persecute us like this? Fair citizens please make a

justifiable criticism!

When our

Such harsh government is more fierce than tiger and is more

wicked than the wolf. Ho can the people be not in hatred and

anger? The heavier the pressure, the stronger the resistance.

This is a rule of nature. Can one continue to endure these hard-

ship? A little spark may kindly a a great fire! It is hopeful

that the authorities will consider and re-consider.

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