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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 19, 1941.
the general public, Government should appoint a Committee to investi- gate, consider and report on this question generally with special reference to the following points :-
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1. To what extent is the system of hawkers necessary in the
interests of the poorer sections of the community.
2. Under what safeguards can hawkers of food be permitted to
continue to trade without prejudice to public health.
3. If considerations of public health demand the abolition of food hawking either in whole or in part, how such abolition can best be carried out without inflicting undue hardship on existing hawkers.
4. As regards hawkers rendered unemployed as the result of such abolition of food hawking, what provision should be made for absorbing them in other trades or industries, or what provi- sions should be made for their relief.
5. Having regard to the existing personnel and duties of the Police Force, how can such abolition of food hawking be carried out effectively.
6. What further legislative measures are necessary to carry out the
recommendations of the Committee.
The Honourable Mr. WILLIAM NGARTSE THOMAS TAM addressed the Council and
seconded the resolution.
The Colonial Secretary addressed the Council.
The Honourable Mr. Lo MAN-KAM, C.B.E., replied and asked for a division.
His Excellency the Governor addressed the Council.
The Honourable Mr. Lo MAN-KAM, C.B.E., stated that in view of His Excellency
the Governor's reply he wished to withdraw his request for a division.
The Honourable Attorney General addressed the Council.
His Excellency the Governor addressed the Council.
The resolution was put to the vote and declared lost.
ADJOURNMENT.
10. The Council then adjourned sine die.
Confirmed this 18th day of September, 1941.
R. EDWARDS,
Deputy Clerk of Councils.
MARK YOUNG, Governor.
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