TNAG-1015-FCO40-1265-Quarterly-progress-reports-on-Hong-Kong-1981 — Page 38

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Progress made and present position

Next quarter target

CONFIDENTIAL ##

MEDICAL

17. The Prince

of Wales Hospital

18. Medical

To monitor the cons- truction of the Prince of Wales Hospital which will provide clinical training for the Second Medical School at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

To amend the existing Registration legislation 970

Ordinance (Cap. 161)

19. Tuen Mun Hospital

(a) relating to quali-

fications for registration, fees etc., and

(b) to revise the various fees.

To monitor the develop ment of the hospital project.

Work on the structural frame was completed on 11 July 1981. However, completed on 11 July 1981. based on the latest assessment, it is unlikely that the project could

A more be completed by May 1982. realistic completion date is Septem- ber 1982 (which means that the original four months' float time has now been eroded). Assuming no further delay, it should still be possible for the Hospital to open on time, otherwise a phased

The opening will be necessary. Project Co-ordinating Committee is monitoring the project closely.

Following further consultation among parties concerned, a revised draft is being prepared by the

In the meantime Legal Department. Director of Medical & Health Services (DMHS) is seeking drafting approval for the inclusion of additional amendments and these are being examined.

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Consultant architects have been appointed and action is in hand to set up a Project Co-ordinating Committee.

To continue to monitor progress on all matters relating to completion of the project.

To submit the draft Bill to the Executive Council.

To monitor progress.

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