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multiply the slum problem since people were bound to

become slack in the proper management and maintenance of

buildings within an URA. It would also restrict the

scope of LDC's work since the Bill precluded the LDC

from dealing with areas outside the URA.

(b) The procedural control for the LDC's development scheme

should be simplified as much as possible so as to give more autonomy and flexibility to the Corporation and shorten the time taken for the implementation of

redevelopment. Success of the LDC depends on the support and involvement of private developers who will be greatly encouraged to work with LDC if time required

for implementation of development scheme could be

subsequently reduced.

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There should be provisions to ensure adequate protection

for the affected tenants by way of rehousing and/or cash compensation. The Corporation should offer satisfactory

options, including flat for flat, cash compensation and

combination of options to small property owners. However the group understands that any such rehousing arrangements undertaken by the Corporation should not

create additional demand on the Housing Authority.

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After a series of discussions, the Administration

basically accepted the group's comments, and I shall move a number of amendments to the Bill at the Committee $tage to introduce the following changes :

(i) Part IV of the Bill on 'Designation of Urban Renewal

Areas' will be deleted and consequential amendments to the Bill will be made. The scope of the Corporation's activities will be restricted by the Secretary for Lands

and Works by means of administrative arrangement;