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Annex C

Branch/Agency

1. Planning,

Future of Links between the HKG and

"Non-Governmental" Organisations of the Commonwealth

Environment and Lands Branch

Nature of Link

Government surveyors participate in Conference of Commonwealth Surveyors held at 4-yearly intervals.

Remarks

HKG's attendance can be replaced by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors after 1997.

Representatives from non-Commonwealth countries (e.g. U.S.A., Ethiopia and Oman) have also attended the Conference.

2. Urban Services Department

(USD)

USD acts as the

contractual agent of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) for management of Commonwealth War Graves.

3.

Recreation and Culture Branch

(a)

Affiliation of seven individual governing bodies of sports with their corresponding Commonwealth sports associations. Some participated in

sports competitions organised by the latter on an irregular basis. Hong Kong also participates in Commonwealth Games

(the next one to be held in 1994).

USD will continue to provide housekeeping . assistance to CWGC by mutual agreement. Under the Deed of Appropriation for Stanley Military Cemetry, the Government will continue to

contribute 1/3 of the

operating costs of the Cemetry.

(a) Hong Kong will not participate in Commonwealth Games

after 1997. desirable for

individual

However,

institutions to maintain some

sporting links in the form of participation in tournaments or friendly matches, in conferences or seminars, or in training schemes; provided that participation in these events is not exclusive to

Commonwealth

countries/territories.

Discontinuance of

links will reduce

HK's international

exposure.

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