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l.c.

Thirdly, the reason why the obligation to consult licensees under section 36A of the Television Ordinance, Cap. 52, was not included as one of the functions and powers of the Authority under clause 9

was because at the time of the drafting, we intended

only

to

highlight

the

major

functions

of the

l.c. Authority.

The list was not

intended

to be

exhaustive. We agree,

consult affected

licensees

and 36 of

is the Bill

an

however, that the duty

an

before issuing order

to

l.c.

under section 35(1) important one and should be included into clause 9.

Fourthly, I concede that the original wording of clause 13(3) which provides the principal

executive officer of the Authority to r

render advice /'as he thinks fit could conceivably be interpreted

to give advice to

to allow him to refuse

Broadcasting Authority. I can

eD&c.

い

this was

never

the

the

can assure Members that

intention.

Sir,

The

proposed

refinement to this clause will, I am sure, remove any

such possibility,

s.cap.

Mr. Lee has also drawn attention to a number of points which should be borne in mind when the

Television Ordinance is reviewed or when the future Broadcasting Bill is drafted. They have been duly noted by the Administration. As regards the many

referred to by other Members,

recommendations of the Broadcasting Review Board,/I