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aspirations of the community. In order to ensure that television

and programmes

broadcasting techniques can reach the right

standards and in view of the fact that the present

television

licences will expire by the end of December 1988, the establishment of a Broadcasting Authority, which will be

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responsible for regulating television, radio and cable television broadcasting, is a matter of great urgency.

Thus the

introduction of the Broadcasting Authority Bill is a timely move.

I believe that the selection of programme content

should take into account the prevailing standards of our society. Since radio and television broadcasting pervade into

almost every household in Hong Kong, it follows that there should

be a greater participation by the public in monitoring the

broadcasting industry. It is also very wise of the Government to

introduce this Bill. Under this Bill, all matters relating to

television, radio and cable television broadcasting are subject

to regulation and monitoring. The Government should therefore

take the second step for implementation as soon as possible, and

should make known to relevant bodies and members of the public

for their information the timing and procedures for the

implementation of this legislation.

Sir, with these remarks, I support the Bill.

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