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I am glad to see that most of the main bathing beaches were put in a very tidy condition during the winter months, and I feel that the staff of the Urban Services Department are to be congratulated on this good work. Also, I am pleased to note that throughout the last season our beach guards saved many lives and have shown great efficiency in passing the necessary examinations conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society. This is most encouraging as showing the interest the beach guards take in their work.

I hope this season we will exert pressure to ban the junks and other craft from getting too near to the bathers. Also, water-skiers and launch picnic parties are getting very popular every summer, and whilst we do not grudge them their enjoyment, we do ask that they will be a little considerate to the bathers on the beaches by not getting too near to the prohibited areas reserved for the bathers. I would earnestly urge all pleasure boats' owners and speedboats' owners as well as the water-skiers to cooperate by ensuring that other people may also be permitted to enjoy themselves on the beaches. He would be a spoil-sport who is heedless of the feelings of others.

Finally, lest the public may not be aware of it, let me say that much constructive work has been done in select committees where members devote much of their time and attention to ensure that there is constant efficiency in the Urban Council. This behind-the-scenes work is seldom known to the public, as it is never given too much publicity but which is nevertheless of great importance to the community. Whilst we have done much in the past year, there is still much to be done for the year ahead, and it is the earnest hope and desire of every member of this Council that energetic efforts will be exerted to the successful completion of the programme that has been planned.

Mr. Chairman, with these few remarks, I have much pleasure in supporting the Motion before this Council. (Applause).

MR. LI YIU BOR:-This is the third time that I have the privilege of speaking at the Annual Conventional Debate of this Council. When I looked up the Official Report of Proceedings of the meetings of this Council, I found to my horror that our speeches covered 44 pages of the Report for the meeting of April, 1956, although as a result of the absence of some very eloquent

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speakers, the Report for the meeting of last April showed only 29 pages of elocution. With this in mind, Sir, I do not feel justified in imposing upon this Council a very lengthy address this afternoon.

I have read, Sir, with considerable interest your statement tabled this afternoon, especially with reference to resettlement and parks, playgrounds and urban amenities. It is gratifying to note that the work of resettlement is proceeding according to schedule, and that the results achieved have been made possible by the close co-operation of the Public Works Department and the Resettlement Department. It is hoped that the four-year building programme already approved by Government will be brought to a successful conclusion in 1962.

As Chairman of the Parks, Playgrounds and Urban Amenities Select Committee, I wish to record here my appreciation of the fine work done jointly by the staffs of the Urban Services Department and the Public Works Department. It is interesting to mention that out of the $900,000 voted, $800,000 was spent in the first year of the development programme, and that of the twelve playgrounds in the process of development, five are now in use.

It has been pointed out in the press that there is a perpetual race in the Colony between the building of schools and the development of playgrounds, with the latter lagging far behind. To a schoolmaster who is also an Urban Councillor, this is a challenge, but I am confident that the day will not be too far off when there will be adequate playground facilities for our rapidly growing school population.

With your permission, Sir, I should like to refer to the lettings or tenancy policy of the Housing Authority, a matter outside your Statement but nevertheless of interest to this Council. The tenancy policy of the Authority has so far been to accept all applications fulfilling basic requirements, and not to give priority to any section of the community. The policy is equitable, but I feel very strongly that in future special consideration should be given to members of the teaching profession, especially those in private schools.

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Page 15 of 139 61 10 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL I am glad to see that most of the main bathing beaches were put in a very tidy condition during the winter months, and I feel that the staff of the Urban Services Department are to be congratulated on this good work. Also, I am pleased to note that throughout the last season our beach guards saved many lives and have shown great efficiency in passing the necessary examinations conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society. This is most encouraging as showing the interest the beach guards take in their work. I hope this season we will exert pressure to ban the junks and other craft from getting too near to the bathers. Also, water-skiers and launch picnic parties are getting very popular every summer, and whilst we do not grudge them their enjoyment, we do ask that they will be a little considerate to the bathers on the beaches by not getting too near to the prohibited areas reserved for the bathers. I would earnestly urge all pleasure boats' owners and speedboats' owners as well as the water-skiers to cooperate by ensuring that other people may also be permitted to enjoy themselves on the beaches. He would be a spoil-sport who is heedless of the feelings of others. Finally, lest the public may not be aware of it, let me say that much constructive work has been done in select committees where members devote much of their time and attention to ensure that there is constant efficiency in the Urban Council. This behind-the-scenes work is seldom known to the public, as it is never given too much publicity but which is nevertheless of great importance to the community. Whilst we have done much in the past year, there is still much to be done for the year ahead, and it is the earnest hope and desire of every member of this Council that energetic efforts will be exerted to the successful completion of the programme that has been planned. Mr. Chairman, with these few remarks, I have much pleasure in supporting the Motion before this Council. (Applause). MR. LI YIU BOR:-This is the third time that I have the privilege of speaking at the Annual Conventional Debate of this Council. When I looked up the Official Report of Proceedings of the meetings of this Council, I found to my horror that our speeches covered 44 pages of the Report for the meeting of April, 1956, although as a result of the absence of some very eloquent HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 11 speakers, the Report for the meeting of last April showed only 29 pages of elocution. With this in mind, Sir, I do not feel justified in imposing upon this Council a very lengthy address this afternoon. I have read, Sir, with considerable interest your statement tabled this afternoon, especially with reference to resettlement and parks, playgrounds and urban amenities. It is gratifying to note that the work of resettlement is proceeding according to schedule, and that the results achieved have been made possible by the close co-operation of the Public Works Department and the Resettlement Department. It is hoped that the four-year building programme already approved by Government will be brought to a successful conclusion in 1962. As Chairman of the Parks, Playgrounds and Urban Amenities Select Committee, I wish to record here my appreciation of the fine work done jointly by the staffs of the Urban Services Department and the Public Works Department. It is interesting to mention that out of the $900,000 voted, $800,000 was spent in the first year of the development programme, and that of the twelve playgrounds in the process of development, five are now in use. It has been pointed out in the press that there is a perpetual race in the Colony between the building of schools and the development of playgrounds, with the latter lagging far behind. To a schoolmaster who is also an Urban Councillor, this is a challenge, but I am confident that the day will not be too far off when there will be adequate playground facilities for our rapidly growing school population. With your permission, Sir, I should like to refer to the lettings or tenancy policy of the Housing Authority, a matter outside your Statement but nevertheless of interest to this Council. The tenancy policy of the Authority has so far been to accept all applications fulfilling basic requirements, and not to give priority to any section of the community. The policy is equitable, but I feel very strongly that in future special consideration should be given to members of the teaching profession, especially those in private schools. Page 15 Page 16 Page 16 of 139

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Page 15 of 139 Page 15 of 139 61 10 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL I am glad to see that most of the main bathing beaches were put in a very tidy condition during the winter months, and I feel that the staff of the Urban Services Department are to be con- gratulated on this good work. Also, I am pleased to note that throughout the last season our beach guards saved many lives and have shown great efficiency in passing the necessary examina- tions conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society. This is most encouraging as showing the interest the beach guards take in their work. I hope this season we will exert pressure to ban the junks and other craft from getting too near to the bathers. Also, water- skiers and launch picnic parties are getting very popular every summer, and whilst we do not grudge them their enjoyment, we do ask that they will be a little considerate to the bathers on the beaches by not getting too near to the prohibited areas reserved for the bathers. I would earnestly urge all pleasure boats' owners and speedboats' owners as well as the water-skiers to cooperate by ensuring that other people may also be permitted to enjoy themselves on the beaches. He would be a spoil-sports who is heedless of the feelings of others. Finally, lest the public may not be aware of it, let me say that much constructive work has been done in select committees where members devote much of their time and attention to ensure that there is constant efficiency in the Urban Council. This behind-the-scene work is seldom known to the public, as it is never given too much publicity but which is nevertheless of great importance to the community. Whilst we have done much in the past year, there is still much to be done for the year ahead, and it is the earnest hope and desire of every member of this Council that energetic efforts will be exerted to the successful com- pletion of the programme that has been planned. Mr. Chairman, with these few remarks, I have much pleasure in supporting the Motion before this Council. (Applause). MR. LI YIU BOR:-This is the third time that I have the privilege of speaking at the Annual Conventional Debate of this Council. When I looked up the Official Report of Proceedings of the meetings of this Council, I found to my horror that our speeches covered 44 pages of the Report for the meeting of April, 1956, although as a result of the absence of some very eloquent HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 11 speakers, the Report for the meeting of last April showed only 29 pages of elocution. With this in mind, Sir, I do not feel justified in imposing upon this Council a very lengthy address this afternoon. I have read, Sir, with considerable interest your statement tabled this afternoon, especially with reference to resettlement and parks, playgrounds and urban amenities. It is gratifying to note that the work of resettlement is proceeding according to schedule, and that the results achieved have been made possible by the close co-operation of the Public Works Department and the Resettle- ment Department. It is hoped that the four year building pro- gramme already approved by Government will be brought to a successful conclusion in 1962. As Chairman of the Parks, Playgrounds and Urban Amenities Select Committee, I wish to record here my appreciation of the fine work done jointly by the staffs of the Urban Services Depart- ment and the Public Works Department. It is interesting to mention that out of the $900,000 voted, $800,000 was spent in the first year of the development programme, and that of the twelve playgrounds in the process of development, five are now in use. It has been pointed out in the press that there is a perpetual race in the Colony between the building of schools and the develop- ment of playgrounds, with the latter lagging far behind. To a schoolmaster who is also an Urban Councillor, this is a challenge, but I am confident that the day will not be too far off when there will be adequate playground facilities for our rapidly growing school population. With your permission, Sir, I should like to refer to the lettings or tenancy policy of the Housing Authority, a matter outside your Statement but nevertheless of interest to this Council. The tenancy policy of the Authority has so far been to accept all applications fulfilling basic requirements, and not to give priority to any section of the community. The policy is equitable, but I feel very strongly that in future special consideration should be given to members of the teaching profession, especially those in private schools. Page 15Page 16 Page 16 of 139

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I am glad to see that most of the main bathing beaches were put in a very tidy condition during the winter months, and I feel that the staff of the Urban Services Department are to be con- gratulated on this good work. Also, I am pleased to note that throughout the last season our beach guards saved many lives and have shown great efficiency in passing the necessary examina- tions conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society. This is most encouraging as showing the interest the beach guards take in their work.

I hope this season we will exert pressure to ban the junks and other craft from getting too near to the bathers. Also, water- skiers and launch picnic parties are getting very popular every summer, and whilst we do not grudge them their enjoyment, we do ask that they will be a little considerate to the bathers on the beaches by not getting too near to the prohibited areas reserved for the bathers. I would earnestly urge all pleasure boats' owners and speedboats' owners as well as the water-skiers to cooperate by ensuring that other people may also be permitted to enjoy themselves on the beaches. He would be a spoil-sports who is heedless of the feelings of others.

Finally, lest the public may not be aware of it, let me say that much constructive work has been done in select committees where members devote much of their time and attention to ensure that there is constant efficiency in the Urban Council. This behind-the-scene work is seldom known to the public, as it is never given too much publicity but which is nevertheless of great importance to the community. Whilst we have done much in the past year, there is still much to be done for the year ahead, and it is the earnest hope and desire of every member of this Council that energetic efforts will be exerted to the successful com- pletion of the programme that has been planned.

Mr. Chairman, with these few remarks, I have much pleasure in supporting the Motion before this Council. (Applause).

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I have read, Sir, with considerable interest your statement tabled this afternoon, especially with reference to resettlement and parks, playgrounds and urban amenities. It is gratifying to note that the work of resettlement is proceeding according to schedule, and that the results achieved have been made possible by the close co-operation of the Public Works Department and the Resettle- ment Department. It is hoped that the four year building pro- gramme already approved by Government will be brought to a successful conclusion in 1962.

As Chairman of the Parks, Playgrounds and Urban Amenities Select Committee, I wish to record here my appreciation of the fine work done jointly by the staffs of the Urban Services Depart- ment and the Public Works Department. It is interesting to mention that out of the $900,000 voted, $800,000 was spent in the first year of the development programme, and that of the twelve playgrounds in the process of development, five are now in use.

It has been pointed out in the press that there is a perpetual race in the Colony between the building of schools and the develop- ment of playgrounds, with the latter lagging far behind. To a schoolmaster who is also an Urban Councillor, this is a challenge, but I am confident that the day will not be too far off when there will be adequate playground facilities for our rapidly growing school population.

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