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HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

香港立法局

15 February 1989

一九八九年二月十五日

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urban renewal schemes are likely to displace a considerable number of such repair shops whose services, though unwelcome as neighbours, are needed.

In the meantime, it is very difficult to prevent small workshops operating particularly in the older urban districts. This is because the lease conditions in these older areas are often not framed in such a way as to exclude this use. In the new towns and where a lease modification or Conditions of Exchange can be imposed on redevelopment in the older urban areas, conditions are or can be included in the lease to prevent the premises being used for a vehicle repair workshop. It is certainly Government's intention, when planning future land use, not to permit such activities in close proximity to residential developments.

Safety measures for school athletic meets

10. MRS. LAM asked: In view of the fact that three students were injured in different school athletic meets last year, will Government inform this Council whether or not existing safety measures for school athletic meets have been reviewed and how these measures will be strengthened to avoid similar accidents in future?

SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION AND MANPOWER: Sir, the Education Department advises schools on safety measures at athletic meets by means of an annual circular issued to all schools, a booklet on safety precautions in physical education, regular seminars for physical education teachers, and advice given by PE inspectors during school visits and inspections.

Safety measures were reviewed following a serious accident at a school athletic meet in January 1988, and the following action has been taken to strengthen awareness among school authorities and teachers of the need for safety precautions:

(a) A revised circular on safety precautions in the conduct of school

athletic meets was issued to all schools in November 1988;

(b) The booklet on safety precautions in physical education has been

revised, and the updated version was issued to all schools in November 1988;

(c) A 20-minute television programme on safety precautions in physical education has been produced. This was broadcast four times in