TNAG-1363-FCO40-1809-Hong-Kong-Hansard-reports-and-minutes-of-the-meetings-of-the-1985 — Page 144

-

2

Secretary for Transport:- Sir, I think perhaps that question might

be better answered by my colleague, the Secretary for Education and

Manpower. I am not myself personally aware of the details of the

particular question's answer.

Secretary for Education and Manpower:- I must confess I don't have this

one at my fingertip either; but the Rehabilitation Development Coordinating

Committee is currently considering a report on the transport needs of

the disabled. I will ensure this point is also looked into.

Dr. Tse Chi-wai:- Sir, it is common knowledge that because of the small

size of the children that 7-seaters often serve as 14-seaters and 14-seaters

often serve as 20-seaters for the small children. Would Government have

/

any specific instructions or contemplate any regulation against this type

of overloading of these light buses for the children?

Secretary for Transport:- Yes, Sir, I will take particular care to ensure

that the leaflet I referred to covers this point.

Mr. Szeto Wah:- Sir, since in the vicinity of many schools there are

urban clearways so when the children get off they have to walk quite

a long way and pass by many accident-prone areas before they get to

school Can the Government inform this Council how the situation can

be improved to ensure children's safety?