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have something to say about the revenue; Secretary suggested that when the China Ferry Terminal is operational operative, a $15 embarkation fee would be levied on every

departing passenger. But the thing is, no such charge or fee is being levied on other embarkation points for China-Hong Kong traffic. So, is this charge really fair? If we say that such a fee is to cover operational costs, or to meet demands

for better services, then are we levying such a fee for other

road transport embarkation points?

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Government will pay attention to this, since the OMELCO Office

has already received some complaints.

Sir, in principle, I support the Budget for 1988 to 1989, but I hope that we will spend more on social security, and do

something more about the balance distribution of social

also have more personal

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Sir, with such remarks, I support the motion. 4.01pm HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT:

There are still a number of Members due to speak. Weare

likely to need two breaks; Members might like to take their.

first break now.

4.30pm

HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT:

The Council will resume.

I have Mr Martin LEE down

to speak next but he said he has been unable to be here yet. 30 I will call him later.

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Mr. Allen LEE:

Mr Allen LEE,

Sir, How can something so small, make it so

big? And how can such a

influence?'

small place have such a big

These are the words of Mrs. Corizon Aquino,

President of the Philippines, when

when she addressed a dinner, gathering held in her honour by the Trade Development Council