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SECRETARY FOR LANDS AND WORKS: Well, I have to take

I take Mr. SOHMEN's point

advice on this, Sir.

that this possibly could be extended to cover all

schools. I think the purpose of the regulation as it

stands at the moment really was to take account of the

fact that

buildings

which

are

not specifically designed for school use may pose

particular dangers. And I mentioned, for

example, the use of timber in flooring. Obviously, with

old buildings, that could pose a danger and it is something

that needs to be inspected. One would expect that a

purpose-built building should not normally give

rise to any problems with regard to structural defects.

It is a purpose-designed building and therefore the

structure should be fit for the purpose and the design

would normally be checked by the Buildings Ordinance

Office prior to construction.