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2.

Mr Chan will be pleased to hear that there is a

service provided by the Post Office for the investigation

of interference to broadcast radio and television

services. Members of the public may explain the nature of their problem by telephone (Footnote) and, if need be, staff of the Post Office's Interference Investigation Unit

will make an appointment to study the problem on site.

3.

As to Mr Chan's second question, licences for

private radio stations are issued only to qualified radio enthusiasts, or to companies which can demonstrate a valid

business reason for the use of a radio system. In case of

the latter, the licence requires that the radio must be used only for the proper business purpose of the company, and only with the transmitter power and frequency designated by the Post Office.

4.

Finally, Sir, the available frequencies for private radio stations are not entirely exhausted, although the frequencies here in Hong Kong are used more intensively than in other Southeast Asian nations. Indeed, frequencies are sometimes shared. This situation can lead to problems, and the Government is seeking ways to encourage the development of new types of radio systems

that will minimise interference.

(Footnote: The telephone number is 3-898131.)