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Crime-Fighting in Multi-storey Buildings

19.

As regards the point which was raised about improving

security in high rise buildings, a good start has been made by

means of of the neighbourhood watch scheme which the Police

have been running since 1984. Under this expanding scheme

selected buildings have been targetted to form watch

committees and advice has been passed to the public on

security measures. The fifth phase of the scheme was

completed in June this year and the sixth phase started in

July.

20.

In conclusion, Sir, I should like to observe that

despite the new burdens placed on the Administration by the

Vietnamese arrivals, by the increased movement of people and

goods through Hong Kong, and by internal developments within

Hong Kong itself, the disciplined services have been able to

continue to provide, and to improve upon, the previous

services being offered. Powers, conduct and procedures are

kept under proper review, and recruitment has been maintained

at levels sufficient to enable us to continue to plan ahead,

and to train the staff required to meet future developments.

With these remarks, Sir, I support the motion.