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18 October 1989

一九八九年十月十八日

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HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

香港立法局

suppliers of port services, the new Port Development Board will, I believe, allow us to take maximum advantage of the strategic new port development opportunities that lie ahead.

As regards the second factor, sound professional development and operation of port facilities, Government's policy has been to provide the environment which will encourage the private sector to participate and invest in the port. This policy has been successful and will continue. The Marine Department, in its overall port administration role, will continue to monitor and review operational efficiency and is kept well informed of the views of both users and suppliers of port services through its network of advisory committees. Government and the private sector, in partnership, will ensure that investments in technology, modern equipment and new working methods will continue to achieve improvements in operational efficiency.

Port safety is of paramount importance in maintaining the efficiency and reputation of our port. The new vessel traffic system facility which is now entering service is providing Hong Kong with the most up-to-date means to improve our already enviable port safety record, in the face of ever-increasing port traffic.

First Reading of Bills

IMMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) (NO. 3) BILL 1989

REGISTRATION OF PERSONS (AMENDMENT) BILL 1989

MEDICAL REGISTRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL 1989

HONG KONG TOURIST ASSOCIATION (AMENDMENT) BILL 1989

Bills read the First time and ordered to be set down for Second Reading pursuant to Standing Order 41(3).

Second Reading of Bills

IMMIGRATION (AMENDMENT) (NO. 3) BILL 1989

THE SECRETARY FOR SECURITY moved the Second Reading of: "A Bill to amend the Immigration Ordinance."