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Supplementary to question No., 1

in Legco Meeting on 8.6.88

MR.

CHEONG-LEEN

Sir, can an unequivocal assurance be

given by Government that it has a long-term commitment

preserving the environment at Mai Po Marshes which is

known worldwide for its variety of wildlife?

SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE : Yes, Sir, I I am sure I

can give such a commitment. We fully recognise the

importance of Mai Ро Marshes in this respect, and the

various measures that I have described will be taken with

the aim of preserving the ecology of the area.

PROF. POON : Sir, in view of the industrial developments

in China near Mai РО and other Yuen Long areas, has

Government any long-term projection as to the possible

pollution effects in this area?

Sir, the Environmental

SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE

Protection Department does have regular meetings with the

environmental agencies in Guangdong and in Shenzhen, and

we do our best to keep in touch with proposals that are

being made there for developments with the aim of ensuring

that the joint responsibility for the preservation of the

ecology of Deep Bay is maintained.

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