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Question 7

Reply by the Secretary for Security to a question by Ben. Richard LAI

in the Legislative Council

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on 2 December 1987-

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7. Mr. LAI asked:

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Will Government inform this Council of the progress of the review of the Gambling Ordinance

since 21 January 1987 when the Attorney General last mentioned it in this Council?

SECRETARY FOR SECURITY: ·

Sir,

The Secretary for Administrative Services and Information is reviewing the Gambling Ordinance/ Cap.1481 and its subsidiary legislation.

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This review is paying particular attention to the question of mahjong playing in establishments registered or exempted under the Societies Ordinance and to the question of whether the ceiling of $20 for the hire of a set of mahjong tiles, first set in 1977, is still appropriate. The aim of the review is to achieve a balance between controlling illegal gambling enterprises and ensuring that social clubs which operate within the law are not penalised.

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The review is identifying a number of areas which may require changes to the law.