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CHAIRMAN: ----That is always assuming that Mr. Cheong-Leen wishes to ask.
MR. SALES: He does invariably. (Laughter).
MR. CHEONG-LEEN : I see Mr. Sales has beaten me to the gun at that, but if he wishes it I would be very happy to allow him to ask supplementaries first.
MR. SALES: may I proceed?
This courtesy is very embarrassing to the Chair, so
CHAIRMAN:-With pleasure.
MR. SALES: --The first sentence of your second paragraph: may this Council take that as a statement of policy on the part of Government?
CHAIRMAN:-I am sorry. To what are you referring?
MR. SALES--The first sentence of your second paragraph appear- ing on page 3, that you agree that members should be directly concerned in framing the policy on publicity as well as on all other matters with which the Council is legitimately concerned. Is that a statement of policy-of comprehensive policy--affecting all matters relating to the Council?
CHAIRMAN:-Which is legitimately within the sphere of the Council's activities.
MR. SALES: -May I have this answer reproduced and conveyed to all Select Committees?
CHAIRMAN: ---With pleasure.
MR. SALES:-Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My second supple- mentary question concerns the last paragraph of your answer. That, if I am not mistaken, arose from a meeting of one of your Select Committees on 26th August when it was decided that the Select Com- mittees should concern themselves with their own publicity. Have all Select Committees been so informed when it was recommended?
CHAIRMAN: The issue raised by you will be conveyed to the Chairmen of all Select Committees, with pleasure.
MR. CHEONG-LEEN:--I have one supplementary. If and when the Chairman learns that Public Information Officers will be made available, could I have the assurance, sir, that you would make representations to Government that this Council should be given proper priority in obtaining the services of an Information Officer as soon as possible?
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CHAIRMAN:-I am afraid I can give no such assurance. If you want the subject discussed, the proper drill is for a sub-committee of the Standing Committee of the Whole Council to go into the position.
MR. SALES: -May I understand from your answer that Mr. Cheong-Leen is privy to certain information which is not available to you?
CHAIRMAN:-I think I did point out that there is no specific proposal which has come to my notice.
MR. SALES--Then, Mr. Chairman, as a member of this Council I am seriously disturbed that Mr. Cheong-Leen should have information before us. May I suggest that we determine where his fifth column is within the ranks of Government? (Laughter).
CHAIRMAN:-I think this is sufficient.
MR. A. DE O. SALES asked the following question :
"Is the Chairman able to assure this Council that some of the land freed for development after the completion of the Kai Tak Airport will be set aside for a park with adequate amenities for the recreation of adults and children in an area which will be very densely populated?"
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
"In planning the layout of the land released from the Kai Tak airport area the Public Works Department has taken into account the need for open spaces,'
""
MR. SALES: Is it possible for this Council to recommend to the Public Works Department that sites be made available there perhaps for exhibitions, a circus, and other such public functions?
CHAIRMAN:-We are only concerned at the moment with recreation facilities, Mr. Sales.
MR. SALES: ---Fairs are for recreational purposes, are they not?
CHAIRMAN:-Fairs would be.
MR. A. DE O. SALES asked the following question:-
"(a) Since it is obviously desirable to provide adequate re- creational facilities for the pupils of the many schools in the urban areas which are without such amenities, may this Council know whether consultations are held with the Education Department so that our public parks and playgrounds may be located near enough to schools to serve their purpose as well?
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CHAIRMAN: ----That is always assuming that Mr. Cheong-Leen wishes to ask.
MR. SALES: He does invariably. (Laughter).
MR. CHEONG-LEEN : I see Mr. Sales has beaten me to the gun at that, but if he wishes it I would be very happy to allow him to ask supplementaries first.
MR. SALES: may I proceed?
This courtesy is very embarrassing to the Chair, so
CHAIRMAN:-With pleasure.
MR. SALES: --The first sentence of your second paragraph: may this Council take that as a statement of policy on the part of Government?
CHAIRMAN:-I am sorry. To what are you referring?
MR. SALES--The first sentence of your second paragraph appear- ing on page 3, that you agree that members should be directly concerned in framing the policy on publicity as well as on all other matters with which the Council is legitimately concerned. Is that a statement of policy-of comprehensive policy--affecting all matters relating to the Council?
CHAIRMAN:-Which is legitimately within the sphere of the Council's activities.
MR. SALES: -May I have this answer reproduced and conveyed to all Select Committees?
CHAIRMAN: ---With pleasure.
MR. SALES:-Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My second supple- mentary question concerns the last paragraph of your answer. That, if I am not mistaken, arose from a meeting of one of your Select Committees on 26th August when it was decided that the Select Com- mittees should concern themselves with their own publicity. Have all Select Committees been so informed when it was recommended?
CHAIRMAN: The issue raised by you will be conveyed to the Chairmen of all Select Committees, with pleasure.
MR. CHEONG-LEEN:--I have one supplementary. If and when the Chairman learns that Public Information Officers will be made available, could I have the assurance, sir, that you would make representations to Government that this Council should be given proper priority in obtaining the services of an Information Officer as soon as possible?
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CHAIRMAN:-I am afraid I can give no such assurance. If you want the subject discussed, the proper drill is for a sub-committee of the Standing Committee of the Whole Council to go into the position.
MR. SALES: -May I understand from your answer that Mr. Cheong-Leen is privy to certain information which is not available to you?
CHAIRMAN:-I think I did point out that there is no specific proposal which has come to my notice.
MR. SALES--Then, Mr. Chairman, as a member of this Council I am seriously disturbed that Mr. Cheong-Leen should have information before us. May I suggest that we determine where his fifth column is within the ranks of Government? (Laughter).
CHAIRMAN:-I think this is sufficient.
MR. A. DE O. SALES asked the following question :
"Is the Chairman able to assure this Council that some of the land freed for development after the completion of the Kai Tak Airport will be set aside for a park with adequate amenities for the recreation of adults and children in an area which will be very densely populated?"
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
"In planning the layout of the land released from the Kai Tak airport area the Public Works Department has taken into account the need for open spaces,'
""
MR. SALES: Is it possible for this Council to recommend to the Public Works Department that sites be made available there perhaps for exhibitions, a circus, and other such public functions?
CHAIRMAN:-We are only concerned at the moment with recreation facilities, Mr. Sales.
MR. SALES: ---Fairs are for recreational purposes, are they not?
CHAIRMAN:-Fairs would be.
MR. A. DE O. SALES asked the following question:-
"(a) Since it is obviously desirable to provide adequate re- creational facilities for the pupils of the many schools in the urban areas which are without such amenities, may this Council know whether consultations are held with the Education Department so that our public parks and playgrounds may be located near enough to schools to serve their purpose as well?
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