TNAG-1986-FCO40-2819-Presentation-of-UK-policy-on-Hong-Kong-to-the-media-1989 — Page 88

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(a)

Variety of channels

Page

10

to

an undertaking to provide a greater number of channels at reasonable subscription cates, with special concern given providing 3 rich variety and catering to minority demand in terms of. age-group, culture, language and social grouping.

Technical Specifications

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The Postmaster General has drafted a set of technical specifications for the cable network and cable broadcasts.

Legislation

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On the basis of the procedure proposed in paras. 5 to 10, legislation will be prepared with a view to introduction in the session of the Legislative Council starting 14 October 1988. Before proposals for CTV are invited, it will be necessary to spell out those prescribed conditions we intend to be covered in the legislation or licence conditions.

Timetable for Submission of Proposals and Granting of a Licence:

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Subject to Members

agreement to the principles, it is proposed to invite the BA to undertake an enquiry as soon as possible, and to decide upon the terms of the invitation to put forward proposals. The proposed timetable is as follows -

(a)

BA to commence the enquiry

(b)

Finalise invitations to put forward proposals

(c)

Call for proposals (including international advertising)

(d) Submission of proposals

(e)

(E)

Complete evaluation of proposals

BA submits results of its enquiry to ExCo and announces results

July 1988

August

1 September

1 March 1989

May 1989

June 1989

(g) Introduce CTV bill into LagCo

July 1989

(h)

Finalise licence conditions

August 1989

and issue licence

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