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Supplementary to Question No. 8 in the

Legislative Council on 24 July 1985

Mr. Swaine:- Sir, could Government state how much remains of the road link

for completion and if this is a comparatively short stretch of road, would

Government consider accelerating the completion date?

Secretary for Lands and Works:- The missing motorable link is approximately

two kilometres long. As I said in my reply we have already considered how

to advance the completion date of this missing link, I'll certainly bear the

interest of Mr. Swaine in mind and see whether the programme can be even

further accelerated.

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Mr. Swaine :- Not quite a question, but we did have a delegation visit UMELCO

from the District Board of Sai Kung and this was one of the points made by

them which appeared eminently reasonable if all that was left is less than,

or about, two kilometres and this would provide an alternative access to Sai

Kung and I would heartily commend early construction and conclusion of this

last link for the benefit of all concerned.

His Excellency the President:- I'm sure that requires no answer. (laughter)