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Supplementary to Question No. 7. LegCd meeting on 10.2.88.

Prof. POON: Sir, would the Financial Secretary inform

this Council what effects the proposed upgrading of the

electricity supply to 220 volts would have on consumers

and the Hong Kong economy in general?

Financial Secretary:

Sir, as far as the economy in general

is concerned, an adjustment of course would bring us into line

with the voltage systems in most parts of the world.

the advantages of the proposed upgrade are these:

Basically,

(1) Enhanced performance of appliances and equipment rated

at 220 volts with higher voltages;

(2) Availability of a larger selection of standardised

appliances;

(3) Enhanced capacity in existing low voltage electrical

systems;

(4) An improved performance of the supply companies'

distribution facilities;

and lastly and perhaps this touches upon the effect on the

economy, enhanced export potential for standardised electrical

products.

Mr. DESMOND LEE:

Sir, I remember that upgrading of voltage

Why has a decision been delayed

was suggested in the 1970s.

for as long as more than ten years ?