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Following is a statement issued by the Planning, Environment and Lands Branch in response to the romarks made by an NCNA official on the Town Planning (Amendment) Bill 1990 today (Wednesday):-

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are quite puzzled by the statement made by the

"There is nothing in the Town Planning (Amendment) Bil! which conflicts with the Joint Declaration.

the Governm :D! has

"Since the Bill was first gazetted in July this year, undertaken extensive consultations with various sectors of the community and professional bodies.

"We have also received written submissions from a large

and concorned parties.

number of

organizations

All views

received have been submitted to the Legislative Council Ad Hou Group for their reference when they consider the Amendment. Bill. "There is no question of the Government rushing through

the Bill without taking into account public views.

"The Bill is aimed at providing a basis for proper planning on lend use and preventing further deterioration of Lin environment. in the New Territories in the interest community as a whole."

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