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ion

Supplementary to Question No. 2

in Legco on 27.1.88

MR. HUI : Sir, since there were either little or no loss

these burglaries, could Government

of money involved in these

such acts?

inform this Council what was the suspected motivation in

Could triad involvement to bring about

disturbance to normal centre activities be a major cause?

If So, what remedial and preventive measures does the

Government plan to take?

SECRETARY FOR DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATION : Sir, most of

these minor offences are due to vandalism and there is no

indication of any triad involvement in these cases.

Presence of caretakers or watchmen together with better

security measures would no doubt reduce

reduce possible damages

and recurrences.

MRS. TAM : Sir, will the Secretary be more specific on

the timing as to when funds are available to implement

those improvement measures as suggested in paragraph 2 of

his answer.

SECRETARY FOR

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION : Sir, action has

been taken to seek the necessary funds through the normal

channel, that is the Finance

Committee, and, once the

funds are voted, work will be put in hand.