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Authority should be able to impose additional conditions, if necessary, before the licences are renewed.

Members are aware that the responsibilities of the

the

l.c. Authority will be extended from wireless television to cover

radio and cable television. The Administration should take

this opportunity to conduct an overall review of policy

considerations associated with the various proposals and their

inter-related implications. For example, it is perhaps necessary to consider whether the powers and functions of the c. Broadcasting Authority should be modified in any way to see if

they are adequate or appropriate in the wider context of all aspects of broadcasting.

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In conclusion, may I record our appreciation of the Administration's prompt and helpful response to our suggestions. I am sure Members will agree that the speedy smooth passage of this bill despite the limited time we have, owes much to the spirit of cooperation between the Administration and the Ad hoc group.

Much credit should also be lc. go to Members of the Xa Koc group for their generous

contribution of time and effort to the discussion in pointing cap:

out useful areas of possible improvement to the bill. Finally ster I wish the Broadcasting Authority every success and good speed

in its unenviable task of having to draw up the necessary

this licensing conditions before the end of the year.

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With these remarks, Sir, I support the motion.

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