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Supplementary to Questio

No.

in LegCo Meeting on 2.12.87

Prof. POON: Sir, is the Government prepared to fund the establishment and maintenance of a science park/technology centre if the Industry Development Board makes a positive recommendation?

SECRETARY FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY: At this stage, Sir, I can only say that the Government will be prepared to consider providing financial assistance towards the creation of this facility if a clear case is made to the Industry Development Board and if that case could be put convincingly to the Finance Committee of this Council.

Mr. CHEONG: Sir, given the importance of this particular subject could the Secretary for Trade and Industry speed up its recommendation - instead of middle of next year say

in four months' time.

SECRETARY FOR TRADE AND INDSUTRY: Sir, I have already given the Industry Development Board an assurance that the committee will be reporting in stages and I hope that by reporting in stages we could expedite our work.