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Question No. 6

Reply by the Hon. P.K. Y. Tsao, CPM, JP,

Secretary for Administrative Services and Information

to a question by Hon. Mrs. Selina Chow, JP,

in Legislative Council on Wednesday, 12 June 1985

Question :

Is the Government aware that a Preparatory

Committee of the Media Council has been formed

under the Chairmanship of Justice Simon Li and

if so, what is the Government's position in

this matter?

Sir,

The Government is aware of the formation of a

Preparatory Committee of the Media Council.. A press statement was issued on 30 May by the Preparatory Committee announcing its establishment under the Chairmanship of Mr.

Justice Simon Li.

We welcome the initiative to consider the

desirability of a media council for Hong

Xong. The Government is not and does not intend to become directly involved in the work

of the Preparatory Committee. We believe that

the proposal for a Media Council is a matter which should be pursued by the media

themselves.