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Supplementary to Question No. 11 in the

Legislative Council on 1 May 1985

Mr. P.K. YEUNG :- Sir, why have provisions not been made in the 1985-6 Draft

Estimates for additional staff to man the new facilities at Man Kam To?

Secretary for Security :- I don't think that is a question I can answer.

Mr. P.K. YEUNG

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Sir, in order that most of the kiosks and counters will not

remain empty could temporary staff be recruited to relief the foreseeable

congestion at Man Kam To especially during the peak periods of the year?

Secretary for Security :- Yes, Sir, temporary staff could be recruited provided

that posts for these staff can be included under the Director of Immigration

Head of Expenditure.

Mrs. Fan :- Sir, if the reason for not being able to employ these additional

staff is one of revenue, would the Government consider charging a small fee at

Man Kam To and thereby making full use of the facilities and thereby reducing

the waiting time of all the passengers and vehicles going through that control

point?

Secretary for Security :- Yes, Sir, during the budget debate my honourable friend

made the same point and I said then this is the possibility we would be

considering and indeed we are now giving thought to it.