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Supplementary to question No. 2 supplementary

in LegCo Meeting on 2.12,87

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MR. HUI: Sir, in the light of recent concern at the increasing

prevalence of homosexuality, can this Council be informed if

the review will cover the question of protection of young men

who may be vulnerable to immoral influences?

SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE:

Sir, this is not a matter, I

The

think, which falls within the scope of the Ordinance which

were talking about and is something which would have to be

considered separately.

MRS. TAM: Sir, can the Secretary be more specific as to when

he intends to consult the Social Welfare Advisory Committee?

SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE: Sir, I hope by February or

March next year.

MR. HUI: Sir, can this Council be informed when the drafting

instructions are likely to be issued to the Legal Department's

law drafting division?

SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE: Sir, within the next month

or so, I hope.