provides
excellent
training
and facilities
expert coaching in a
variety of sports.
(f)
Broadcasting
69.
After
an
:
extended period of public consultation
on the
recommendations contained in the report of the Broadcasting Review
Board, the Hong Kong Government has
Government has now taken decisions on most of
the issues of major significance, which will 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
television
broadcasting; extension of the Licences of the two existing
television stations for a a period of
of 12 years, from December 1988; 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.
and
70.
To enhance the editorial independence of Radio Television
Hong Kong,
Board of Governors, with largely non-governmen
membership, will be established to determine its broad editorial policy. In order not to subject it to commercial
commercial pressure,
pressure, Radio Television Hong Kong will continue to be publicly funded and will remain within the public service.
X.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
71.
The
capital works
Government Hong Kong
for
future Hong Kong's
continues
to invest
heavily
in
development.
The
approved
is year
start
financial provision for the 1986/87 financial
nearly
HK$5.4 billion and the level of commitment for new work to 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
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