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it must be remembered that this Council long ago endorsed the policy governing the clearance and resettlement of various categories of squatters already listed in its programme for resettlement, so that any deviation from that policy should first be examined by the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee.

Everything must have its place, and every matter that comes before the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee for consideration will receive the immediate and sympathetic attention of its members who are all as much concerned for these unfortunate people; but if we are to give high priority to them as proposed by my friend, then what is to be done for those who squat in scavenging lanes, under staircases, along the side-walks, and in fact wherever they can find a place to "set up house" for themselves. Indeed, if without close examination by the Select Committee we discard our existing orderly and planned policy for resettling those already under consideration, and turn our attention to some other categories of squatters, our work would soon become chaotic, and it may be as well for us not to have any policy at all.

For the reasons I have given, I agree that the subject under debate be referred to the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee,

The question was put.

The Motion was carried.

COL. CLAGUE :--Did certain Members abstain?

CHAIRMAN :—I think Six Members abstained.

Col. CLAGUE :-Do they wish that recorded?

MR. BERNACCHI :- -Not formally.

FAREWELL TO MR. KWOK CHAN AND MR. RUTTONJEE.

CHAIRMAN :—Ladies and Gentlemen, this is my first meeting as Chairman, and my most difficult task still remains to be discharged: that is, to say farewell to Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. I have been the Chairman of this Council for only 16 days: they have been Members for nearly seven years. However, it is not only for myself that I speak, but for all Members present and also for past Chairman and Members

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who have come and gone during the terms of service of Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. Both Members first took office on the 25th May, 1950. They have come to be regarded as playing an essential part in this Council's business, and they have served loyally and given of their best in all its deliberations both public and in the Committees. The Council will not be quite the same without them, and I know I speak for all Members in saying how much we shall miss them. It is, of course, possible that they will miss us too, especially when they are enjoying breakfast at a reasonable hour instead of sipping a quick cup of tea before rushing down to a Select Committee meeting at 8.45 a.m. in the morning. But that is part of this Council's life and work, to which they have contributed in no small part. Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee, for myself and on behalf of previous Chairmen of this Council, I thank you for your loyalty and support, your interest and your hard work; and on behalf of all members of the Council I wish you prosperity, good health, and good fortune in the future. (Applause).

MR. BERNACCHI :--I would like to associate myself with your words on behalf of the Reform Club Elected Members. I have served with Mr. Kwok Chan in particular on Select Committees dealing with such things as the revision of the Urban Council Ordinance, the complete revision of the Standing Orders and the revision of election procedure. I have also served and am at present serving with Mr. Ruttonjee on, in particular, two Select Committees which we find to be very active at 8.45 in the morning, the Markets (General Purposes) and the Hawkers (Disciplinary), and whilst undoubtedly we have our differences in matters of policy I think I can say that in Select Committee we have been able to transact the general business of this Council in harmony and with success. (Applause).

MR. LI YIU BOR :--I associate myself with your remarks and those of Mr. Bernacchi concerning the retirement of Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. We would like to wish them every happiness in their retirement from this Council. (Applause).

MR. KWOK CHAN :—Mr. Chairman, I thank you very much indeed for your very kind remarks, and may I also thank both Mr. Bernacchi and Mr. Li Yiu Bor for the very friendly and pleasant manner in which they have associated themselves with what the Chairman has said.

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270 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL it must be remembered that this Council long ago endorsed the policy governing the clearance and resettlement of various categories of squatters already listed in its programme for resettlement, so that any deviation from that policy should first be examined by the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee. Everything must have its place, and every matter that comes before the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee for consideration will receive the immediate and sympathetic attention of its members who are all as much concerned for these unfortunate people; but if we are to give high priority to them as proposed by my friend, then what is to be done for those who squat in scavenging lanes, under staircases, along the side-walks, and in fact wherever they can find a place to "set up house" for themselves. Indeed, if without close examination by the Select Committee we discard our existing orderly and planned policy for resettling those already under consideration, and turn our attention to some other categories of squatters, our work would soon become chaotic, and it may be as well for us not to have any policy at all. For the reasons I have given, I agree that the subject under debate be referred to the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee, The question was put. The Motion was carried. COL. CLAGUE :--Did certain Members abstain? CHAIRMAN :—I think Six Members abstained. Col. CLAGUE :-Do they wish that recorded? MR. BERNACCHI :- -Not formally. FAREWELL TO MR. KWOK CHAN AND MR. RUTTONJEE. CHAIRMAN :—Ladies and Gentlemen, this is my first meeting as Chairman, and my most difficult task still remains to be discharged: that is, to say farewell to Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. I have been the Chairman of this Council for only 16 days: they have been Members for nearly seven years. However, it is not only for myself that I speak, but for all Members present and also for past Chairman and Members HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 271 who have come and gone during the terms of service of Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. Both Members first took office on the 25th May, 1950. They have come to be regarded as playing an essential part in this Council's business, and they have served loyally and given of their best in all its deliberations both public and in the Committees. The Council will not be quite the same without them, and I know I speak for all Members in saying how much we shall miss them. It is, of course, possible that they will miss us too, especially when they are enjoying breakfast at a reasonable hour instead of sipping a quick cup of tea before rushing down to a Select Committee meeting at 8.45 a.m. in the morning. But that is part of this Council's life and work, to which they have contributed in no small part. Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee, for myself and on behalf of previous Chairmen of this Council, I thank you for your loyalty and support, your interest and your hard work; and on behalf of all members of the Council I wish you prosperity, good health, and good fortune in the future. (Applause). MR. BERNACCHI :--I would like to associate myself with your words on behalf of the Reform Club Elected Members. I have served with Mr. Kwok Chan in particular on Select Committees dealing with such things as the revision of the Urban Council Ordinance, the complete revision of the Standing Orders and the revision of election procedure. I have also served and am at present serving with Mr. Ruttonjee on, in particular, two Select Committees which we find to be very active at 8.45 in the morning, the Markets (General Purposes) and the Hawkers (Disciplinary), and whilst undoubtedly we have our differences in matters of policy I think I can say that in Select Committee we have been able to transact the general business of this Council in harmony and with success. (Applause). MR. LI YIU BOR :--I associate myself with your remarks and those of Mr. Bernacchi concerning the retirement of Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. We would like to wish them every happiness in their retirement from this Council. (Applause). MR. KWOK CHAN :—Mr. Chairman, I thank you very much indeed for your very kind remarks, and may I also thank both Mr. Bernacchi and Mr. Li Yiu Bor for the very friendly and pleasant manner in which they have associated themselves with what the Chairman has said.

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270 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL it must be remembered that this Council long ago endorsed the policy governing the clearance and resettlement of various cate- gories of squatters already listed in its programme for resettle- ment, so that any deviation from that policy should first be examined by the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee. Everything must have its place, and every matter that comes before the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee for considera- tion will receive the immediate and sympathetic attention of its members who are all as much concerned for these unfortunate people; but if we are to give high priority to them as proposed by my friend, then what is to be done for those who squat in scavenging lanes, under staircases, along the side-walks, and in fact wherever they can find a place to "set up house" for them- selves. Indeed, if without close examination by the Select Com- mittee we discard our existing orderly and planned policy for resettling those already under consideration, and turn our atten- tion to some other categories of squatters, our work would soon become chaotic, and it may be as well for us not to have any policy at all. For the reasons I have given, I agree that the subject under debate be referred to the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee, The question was put. The Motion was carried. COL. CLAGUE :--Did certain Members abstain ? CHAIRMAN :—I think Six Members abstained. Col. ClaGUE :-Do they wish that recorded? MR. BERNACCHI :- -Not formally. FAREWELL TO MR. KWOK CHAN AND MR. RUTTONJEE. CHAIRMAN :—Ladies and Gentlemen, this is my first meeting as Chairman, and my most difficult task still remains to be discharged: that is, to say farewell to Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. I have been the Chairman of this Council for only 16 days: they have been Members for nearly seven years. However, it is not only for myself that I speak, but for all Members present and also for past Chairman and Members HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 271 who have come and gone during the terms of service of Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. Both Members first took office on the 25th May, 1950. Thay have come to be regarded as playing an essential part in this Council's business, and they have served loyally and given of their best in all its deliberations both public and in the Committees. The Council will not be quite the same without them, and I know I speak for all Members in saying how much we shall miss them. It is, of course, possi- ble that they will miss us too, especially when they are enjoying breakfast at a reasonable hour instead of sipping a quick cup of tea before rushing down to a Select Committee meeting at 8.45 a.m. in the morning. But that is part of this Council's life and work, to which they have contributed in no small part. Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee, for myself and on behalf of previous Chairmen of this Council, I thank you for your loyalty and support, your interest and your hard work; and on behalf of all members of the Council I wish you prosperity, good health, and good fortune in the future. (Applause). MR. BERNACCHI :---1 would like to associate myself with your words on behalf of the Reform Club Elected Members. I have served with Mr. Kwok Chan in particular on Select Committees dealing with such things as the revision of the Urban Council Ordinance, the complete revision of the Standing Orders and the revision of election procedure. I have also served and am at present serving with Mr. Ruttonjee on, in particular, two Select Committees which we find to be very active at 8.45 in the morning, the Markets (General Purposes) and the Hawkers (Disciplinary), and whilst undoubtedly we have our differences in matters of policy I think I can say that in Select Committee we have been able to transact the general business of this Council in harmony and with success. (Applause), MR. LI YIU BOR :-1 associate myself with your remarks and those of Mr. Bernacchi concerning the retirement of Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. We would like to wish them every happiness in their retirement from this Council. (Applause). MR. KWOK CHAN :—Mr. Chairman, I thank you very much indeed for your very kind remarks, and may I also thank both Mr. Bernacchi and Mr. Li Yiu Bor for the very friendly and pleasant manner in which they have associated themselves with what the Chairman has said.

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it must be remembered that this Council long ago endorsed the policy governing the clearance and resettlement of various cate- gories of squatters already listed in its programme for resettle- ment, so that any deviation from that policy should first be examined by the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee.

Everything must have its place, and every matter that comes before the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee for considera- tion will receive the immediate and sympathetic attention of its members who are all as much concerned for these unfortunate people; but if we are to give high priority to them as proposed by my friend, then what is to be done for those who squat in scavenging lanes, under staircases, along the side-walks, and in fact wherever they can find a place to "set up house" for them- selves. Indeed, if without close examination by the Select Com- mittee we discard our existing orderly and planned policy for resettling those already under consideration, and turn our atten- tion to some other categories of squatters, our work would soon become chaotic, and it may be as well for us not to have any policy

at all.

For the reasons I have given, I agree that the subject under debate be referred to the Resettlement (Policy) Select Committee,

The question was put.

The Motion was carried.

COL. CLAGUE :--Did certain Members abstain ?

CHAIRMAN :—I think Six Members abstained.

Col. ClaGUE :-Do they wish that recorded?

MR. BERNACCHI :- -Not formally.

FAREWELL TO MR. KWOK CHAN AND MR. RUTTONJEE.

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who have come and gone during the terms of service of Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. Both Members first took office on the 25th May, 1950. Thay have come to be regarded as playing an essential part in this Council's business, and they have served loyally and given of their best in all its deliberations both public and in the Committees. The Council will not be quite the same without them, and I know I speak for all Members in saying how much we shall miss them. It is, of course, possi- ble that they will miss us too, especially when they are enjoying breakfast at a reasonable hour instead of sipping a quick cup of tea before rushing down to a Select Committee meeting at 8.45 a.m. in the morning. But that is part of this Council's life and work, to which they have contributed in no small part. Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee, for myself and on behalf of previous Chairmen of this Council, I thank you for your loyalty and support, your interest and your hard work; and on behalf of all members of the Council I wish you prosperity, good health, and good fortune in the future. (Applause).

MR. BERNACCHI :---1 would like to associate myself with your words on behalf of the Reform Club Elected Members. I have served with Mr. Kwok Chan in particular on Select Committees dealing with such things as the revision of the Urban Council Ordinance, the complete revision of the Standing Orders and the revision of election procedure. I have also served and am at present serving with Mr. Ruttonjee on, in particular, two Select Committees which we find to be very active at 8.45 in the morning, the Markets (General Purposes) and the Hawkers (Disciplinary), and whilst undoubtedly we have our differences in matters of policy I think I can say that in Select Committee we have been able to transact the general business of this Council in harmony and with success. (Applause),

MR. LI YIU BOR :-1 associate myself with your remarks and those of Mr. Bernacchi concerning the retirement of Mr. Kwok Chan and Mr. Ruttonjee. We would like to wish them every happiness in their retirement from this Council. (Applause).

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