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PROF. POON : Sir, according to the first paragraph of the

Secretary's answer, he implied that the date of 31 May is

not the deadline. In that case, may I ask whether the

Government is aware of any development within BIE which

may alter the present six-year rule? If so, would the

Government consider prudently, to take out an insurance

policy to request the British Government

Government to register Hong

Kong's interest? After all,

registration of interest

does not carry a firm commitment on either side.

SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND INFORMATION

Sir, we do not participate directly in the bureau's work;

therefore I have no direct knowledge as to what is on the

agenda of the annual general meeting on 31 May. However,

I do understand that the question of the frequency of

World Expositions generally may well be on the agenda. I

think it is fair to say

that whatever decisions may be

taken on 31 May this year by the bureau, these decisions

will apply

apply to registrations made both before and after

that date. So, any decision taken would apply to any

registration that may or may not be made in the future.