TNAG-1552-FCO40-2116-Hong-Kong-illegal-betting-syndicate-1986 — Page 8

It is therefore proposed that the criteria for granting approval for opening any new (including relocation of existing) centres should be as follows:

(a)

based on the Club's own assess-

ment, and further confirmed by

the appropriate City District

(b)

(c)

(d).

Officer or District Officer,

there is no overt objection

from members of the public living in the immediate vicinity;

Police inteliggence indicates the existence of illegal gambling activities or a potential for illegal activities and thereby

illustrating the need for a lawful outlet;

there is no Police objection on operational grounds, such as

security, accessibility, obstruc- tion, nuisance, etc;

such centres should preferably be located in purpose-built buildings,"

commercial premises, MTR

station complexes or, in the case of public housing estates,

at the estate commercial centres; wherever practicable, the centres should not be located in the immediate vicinity of any existing schools or youth and children's centres.