Supplementary to Question No. 11 in the
Legislative Council on 23 January 1985
Mr. YEUNG Po-kwan-
Sir, does the Government have any long term plan to.
increase the resources so as to be able to provide further services other
than those stated in the answer given.
Secretary for Health and Welfare:- Sir, the Marine Department does have a
five year plan to extend the collection of waterborne refuse to areas in the
New Territories, in particular, to Tuen Mun, Sha Tin and to Chung Mei Tuk
near Sai Kung. We hope that it will be possible to introduce these services
subject to resources being available within the next four or five years.
Mr. YEUNG Po-kwan:- I understand that you just mentioned that Government is
aware of the seaborne refuse problem at Chung Mei Tuk in Sai Kung; will
Government consider providing refuse collection service to boat dwellers there,
just to improve the in living conditions.
Secretary for Health and Welfare:- Sir, this is really a matter of priority.
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Chung Mei Tuk is in the list I quoted just now but third on the list; it is
felt that the situations at both Tuen Mun and Sha Tin warrant earlier action
than at Chung Wei Tuk.
Mrs. FAN :- As the Secretary for Health and Welfare explained that it is a
matter of priority then what would Government advise the boat dwellers in
Chung Mei Tuk to do in the meantime?
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