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studio theatre is under

construction

and due

for completion

in

1989. <Pa Celio)

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68.

Hong Kong also

also has some of the best sporting facilities in

South East Asia, including modern stadia, multi-purpose games halls

and swimming pool complexes. The Jubilee Sports Centre

training facilities and expert coaching in a

at Sha Tin

provides

excellent

variety of sports.

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(f)

Broadcasting

Lob>

->

69.

After

an

in

extended period

on consultation of public

the report of the Broadcasting Review

the

recommendations contained

Board, the Hong Kong Government has now taken decisions on most of

the issues

affect of major significance which will

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

of regulation

aspects of radio and television

broadcasting; extension of the licences of the two existing

all

a

period of

12 years,

from

television stations for

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. Pelis)

70.

des

о

То enhance

Hong Kong,

a

membership,

be

established to

the editorial independence of Radio

Board of Governors,

with largely non-government

determine its broad editorial

elevision

to

commercial

pressure,

Radio

will

policy. In order not to subject it

elevision Hong Kong will continue

to be publicly funded and will

remain within the public service. A 20)

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71.

capital

financial

future

or

level of

The

Government Hong Kong

works for Hong Kong's

for provision

the 1986/87

commitment for

continues

to

invest

heavily

in

development.

The

approved

financial year

is

nearly

to

A

HK$5.4 billion and

the

new

work

start in

celio>

1987/88 will be the highest ever, at some HK$6 billion. Li Cellos

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