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Secretary for Security : Sir, again, I think it would be a very

expensive business relative to the level of crime we are talking

about. If, in a particular area in a country park, crime went

up quite dramatically, then perhaps it would be worthwhile

installing such a telephone.

But of course, as it is, the

management offices do have telephones which can be readily

available to the public, if necessary.

Mr. CHEUNG (in Cantonese): Sir, paragraph

are 29

3

says that there

control centres and some wardens. I would like to

know about the operating hours of these units and the staff.

Secretary for Security : Sir, that question, I'm afraid, takes me

beyond security and into the world of the Agriculture and

Fisheries Department.

I will ask the Director for an answer and

let my

hon. Friend have it in writing.

Dr. HO: Sir, for certain parts of the country parks, will

mounted policemen, or policemen on horseback, prove to be more

effective or economical than the motor-cycle patrol? Will the

working group consider this?

Secretary for Security : This possibility has been considered

very seriously. In practice, the terrain of most of our country

parks is such that it would not be easy to patrol on horseback.