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As to the second part of

part of the question, the

answer must depend upon the precise definition of public

utility, but certainly there are a number which are not

subject to schemes of control. They include the Mass

Transit Railway, the Kowloon-Canton Railway, the

Waterworks, the two Ferry Companies, Hong Kong Tramways,

the Peak Tram and the New Lantao Bus Company. In relation

to these public utilities, there is adequate control over

fares or charges either through legislative provision or

under the terms of the relevant franchise. The hong kong

and China Gas Company Ltd does not operate under either a

scheme of control or franchise because its services are

not provided in a monopoly or quasi-monopoly situation.

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Lastly, Sir, there are at present no plans to

bring more public utilities under schemes of control.