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Supplementary to Question No.

in Legco Meeting on 6, 7.88–

MRS. FAN : Sir, the Secretary informed us that the

if

existing procedures, correctly adhered to, are

school's

satisfactory, and that it is the responsibility to

that

ensure school premises are maintained in a safe

condition.

Is

the

Secretary implying that the accident referred to is

totally the responsibility of the school and it is

of no concern to the Government?

would

SECRETARY FOR LANDS AND WORKS: Sir, I

I prefer not to

discuss the specific case because in view of the fact

that there was a fatality in this accident, I am not

sure at this point in time whether or not this case could

be sub-judice.

Indeed, the

On the general point though, I would have to say of

course that the Government is concerned.

Government is concerned about the condition of any

buildings, and indeed, the Dangerous Buildings Division

of the Buildings Ordinance Office has been very

concerned with this problem over a number of years.

The problems of unsafe structures and unsafe buildings,

S

undoubtedly a major one and it is one that the

Government wishes to address. In the case referred to

by Mrs. FAN, the partition that collapsed could just as

easily have been a bookcase. It is very difficult for

the Buildings Ordinance Office to decide how far it should

go in its examinations of such structures.

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