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provides

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excellent training

facilities and expert coaching in a

variety of sports.

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69. こ

Broadcasting

After

recommendations

extended period of an

consultation of public

on the

contained in the report of the

of the Broadcasting Review

Board, the Hong Kong Government has now taken decisions on most of the issues of major significance, which will affect the

affect the future of

broadcasting and television in Hong Kong. Proposals for which approval in principle has been given include: the establishment of an independent Broadcasting Authority which will have responsibility for the regulation of all aspects of radio and television broadcasting; extension of the Licences of the two existing

television stations for a

from December 1988; period of 12 years, the introduction of cable television into Hong Kong; and a total ban on the advertising of tobacco products on television and radio, with

effect from December 1990.

70.

Το enhance the editorial independence of Radio Television

Hong Kong, a Board of Governors, with Largely non-government membership, will be established to determine its broad editorial policy. In order not to subject it to commercial pressure, Radio Television Hong Kong will continue to be publicly funded and will

remain within the public service.

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71.

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

The

Government Hong Kong

capital works for Hong Kong's

financial

for provision

continues to

invest heavily

in

The future development.

the 1986/87 financial

approved

is year

nearly

HK$5.4 billion and the level of commitment for new work to start in 1987/88 will be the highest ever, at some HK$6 billion.

72.

Over 55% of expenditure on public works is on highways and engineering projects, including site formation. Major projects

which began in 1986 include reclamation at Hung Hom Bay, which will provide Land for expansion of the Kowloon-Canton Railway

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