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The Polluter Pays Principle will be deployed as a backdrop to the PR, with a distinction being drawn between domestic "users" paying for sewage services they have to use, while industrial users pay extra as heavy "polluters".
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We will not focus on the Sewage Strategy because capital works are no
the Charging longer financed by Scheme, and because of post-1997 uncertainties.
Controversial issues will be tackled with defensive but robust and consistent lines. The issues will include:
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Questions about whether it is worth introducing sewage charges now that the Government has increased its contribution to $8bn and watered down the principle of Polluter Pays;
The China angle, including completion of the Sewage Strategy after 1997.
We will release charging details to the public in a simple and straightforward fashion and exercise control over the preparation and publication of figures and statistics to avoid public confusion and allegations of cost escalation.
Briefings will be organised for the media, EPCOM, Municipal Councils, LegCo Environmental Affairs
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Kuk, major green groups and other advisory committees.
Third party support will be harnessed and attempts will be made to reduce or offset the impact of criticism.
Publicity Materials for Phase Two
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Press Release, Lines to Take, and Bull Points.
A series of APIs including a one-minuter on the new sewage services programme, and a three-minute briefing film.
A publicity leaflet on the charging proposals.
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Private notes are available after approval.