TNAG-1642-FCO40-2289-Public-finance-in-Hong-Kong-Supplementary-Appropriation-(198-1987 — Page 115

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Date:

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2.15 to 5.00

Reporter:

JPM

were this procedure, we have already in fact made a few suggestions

and we have managed to whittle them down by a few steps.

MR CHEONG:

How do you know you are the pioneers?

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CHAIRMAN:

We have been told so, Sir!

The fact remains Mr Director, it is a fact

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million was paid out to the architects and then the redesign was done. I have been a frequent passer-by of Sha Tin Technical Institute, and I personally have an observation to make; it is a very nice-looking Institute despite the over $45 million cut!

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Yes, it is a very nice building, I would

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agree, and I think the one at Tuen Mun if I may say so is probably even better; I do think the young people of Hong Kong in fact, deserve buildings of this standard.

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MR CHEONG:

Better looking in relation to more

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expenditure in the public purse?

No, I don't think so, Sir. I think if you

are going to a building which is attractive, I think you will be more serious in whatever it is you are going to do inside. For instance, this building I find a very attractive building and I am sure a lot of serious work is being done here!

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MR CHEUNG:

I think Mr Director, you have picked the

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of the Committee?

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DTEIT:

Any other questions from any other members Thank you.

Thank you.

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