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every help and advice and co-operation from all the Members of the Council. I am very glad indeed to be back on this Council and I can assure Members that I shall do everything possible to help in the work of the Council.

Now coming to the points raised by Members in their speeches, I should like first of all to refer to a point by Mr. Ernest WONG, who raised the question of the hazards to health posed by unlicensed food premises and improperly-run Cooked Food Stalls.

This question is one which has exercised the Council for a very considerable time, but, until the enactment of the new Food Business By-laws in November 1960, it was difficult to make much progress in the matter. In preparation for the enactment of the by-laws the Food and Food Premises Select Committee, in September 1960, considered what practical steps should be taken and the following policy was agreed.

Provided the premises do not constitute a serious health risk and are or could be made fit for licensing, the proprietor is given seven days in which to apply for a licence. If he does so and within a reasonable time complies with all the requirements, he is granted a licence. If he fails to do so he is prosecuted and a closure order applied for.

If there is a serious health risk or the premises could not be made fit for licensing, the proprietor is prosecuted and an application is made for the premises to be closed.

This policy is now being implemented and it may be of interest to Members to know that, between 1st September, 1960 and 31st March, 1961, 706 prosecutions were taken out against unlicensed food premises and 24 such businesses have been closed down by Magistrate's Order. I can assure Members that there will be no let-up in carrying out the policy, and the conditions complained of should be steadily ameliorated.

As regards Cooked Food Stalls, it is agreed that the position is unsatisfactory. I am in agreement with Mr. WONG that the highest standard of hygiene which applies to licensed food premises should also be insisted on for Cooked Food Stalls. It is hoped in the near future to convene a joint meeting of the Food and Food Premises and Hawkers Select Committees to work out the most practicable form of action.

Dr. R. H. S. LEE raised the question of finding suitable sites in the New Territories to which offensive trades at present located in the urban areas could be removed. This question is being very carefully studied, with the help of the District Commissioner, New Territories, and the Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys.

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Dr. R. H. S. LEE also raised the question of insanitary conditions in the more densely populated districts and the need for more regular surprise visits to be made by senior members of the Department to check on the work of the sanitary staff.

If Dr. LEE is referring to the poor sanitary conditions inside the houses in the overcrowded areas, I can assure him that more regular and surprise visits are being made by health officers and other officers of the Department, to ensure that the occupants are being advised and assisted in keeping their premises clean. Overcrowded conditions caused by many families living together in ill-lit and badly ventilated premises—all of which contribute to rapid accumulation of dirt—throw considerable strain on the Department's supervisory staff. Where kindly advice fails to improve matters inside these premises, more drastic measures are used. Sanitary nuisances discovered at the time of house inspection are dealt with by warning letters, the serving of statutory notices and, if necessary, by prosecutions.

Dr. P. F. Woo recommended intensification of the Health Education campaign.

It has been this Council's policy to enlist the support of all voluntary bodies such as Kaifong Associations, Welfare Organizations, Schools, Women's Welfare Clubs and other civic organizations, the Press, and Government departments in the various health education campaigns.

I am glad to say that valuable help has always been given by all these bodies in providing a channel to reach the people and alert them to the principles of personal and community hygiene.

I entirely agree with Dr. Woo, who is the Chairman of the Health Education Select Committee, that although much has been achieved in the field of health education, there is a definite need to intensify our efforts.

It might be of interest to mention a few of the activities carried out during the year. The "Keep Your City Clean" Campaign was held in nine districts in 1960 as against four in 1959. The "Miss Ping On" Competition in Resettlement Estates covered 115 blocks in nine estates as against 85 blocks in seven estates in the previous year. "Slogan Contests" were held for both Primary and Secondary Schools whereas in previous years these were confined to Secondary Schools. A 16 mm. film on "Prevention of Mosquito Breeding" was produced and shown to building contractors and their employees as part of the Urban Council's Campaign to prevent mosquito breeding in building sites.

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Page 42 of 110 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL every help and advice and co-operation from all the Members of the Council. I am very glad indeed to be back on this Council and I can assure Members that I shall do everything possible to help in the work of the Council. Now coming to the points raised by Members in their speeches, I should like first of all to refer to a point by Mr. Ernest WONG, who raised the question of the hazards to health posed by unlicensed food premises and improperly-run Cooked Food Stalls. This question is one which has exercised the Council for a very considerable time, but, until the enactment of the new Food Business By-laws in November 1960, it was difficult to make much progress in the matter. In preparation for the enactment of the by-laws the Food and Food Premises Select Committee, in September 1960, considered what practical steps should be taken and the following policy was agreed. Provided the premises do not constitute a serious health risk and are or could be made fit for licensing, the proprietor is given seven days in which to apply for a licence. If he does so and within a reasonable time complies with all the requirements, he is granted a licence. If he fails to do so he is prosecuted and a closure order applied for. If there is a serious health risk or the premises could not be made fit for licensing, the proprietor is prosecuted and an application is made for the premises to be closed. This policy is now being implemented and it may be of interest to Members to know that, between 1st September, 1960 and 31st March, 1961, 706 prosecutions were taken out against unlicensed food premises and 24 such businesses have been closed down by Magistrate's Order. I can assure Members that there will be no let-up in carrying out the policy, and the conditions complained of should be steadily ameliorated. As regards Cooked Food Stalls, it is agreed that the position is unsatisfactory. I am in agreement with Mr. WONG that the highest standard of hygiene which applies to licensed food premises should also be insisted on for Cooked Food Stalls. It is hoped in the near future to convene a joint meeting of the Food and Food Premises and Hawkers Select Committees to work out the most practicable form of action. Dr. R. H. S. LEE raised the question of finding suitable sites in the New Territories to which offensive trades at present located in the urban areas could be removed. This question is being very carefully studied, with the help of the District Commissioner, New Territories, and the Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys. HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL Dr. R. H. S. LEE also raised the question of insanitary conditions in the more densely populated districts and the need for more regular surprise visits to be made by senior members of the Department to check on the work of the sanitary staff. If Dr. LEE is referring to the poor sanitary conditions inside the houses in the overcrowded areas, I can assure him that more regular and surprise visits are being made by health officers and other officers of the Department, to ensure that the occupants are being advised and assisted in keeping their premises clean. Overcrowded conditions caused by many families living together in ill-lit and badly ventilated premises—all of which contribute to rapid accumulation of dirt—throw considerable strain on the Department's supervisory staff. Where kindly advice fails to improve matters inside these premises, more drastic measures are used. Sanitary nuisances discovered at the time of house inspection are dealt with by warning letters, the serving of statutory notices and, if necessary, by prosecutions. Dr. P. F. Woo recommended intensification of the Health Education campaign. It has been this Council's policy to enlist the support of all voluntary bodies such as Kaifong Associations, Welfare Organizations, Schools, Women's Welfare Clubs and other civic organizations, the Press, and Government departments in the various health education campaigns. I am glad to say that valuable help has always been given by all these bodies in providing a channel to reach the people and alert them to the principles of personal and community hygiene. I entirely agree with Dr. Woo, who is the Chairman of the Health Education Select Committee, that although much has been achieved in the field of health education, there is a definite need to intensify our efforts. It might be of interest to mention a few of the activities carried out during the year. The "Keep Your City Clean" Campaign was held in nine districts in 1960 as against four in 1959. The "Miss Ping On" Competition in Resettlement Estates covered 115 blocks in nine estates as against 85 blocks in seven estates in the previous year. "Slogan Contests" were held for both Primary and Secondary Schools whereas in previous years these were confined to Secondary Schools. A 16 mm. film on "Prevention of Mosquito Breeding" was produced and shown to building contractors and their employees as part of the Urban Council's Campaign to prevent mosquito breeding in building sites. 68 69 Page 42 of 110 is kept as is, assuming it's a metadata marker. The rest of the text is formatted into HTML paragraphs. Spacing and minor errors are corrected without altering the original wording or adding explanations.

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Page 42 of 110 || 68 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL every help and advice and co-operation from all the Members of the Council. I am very glad indeed to be back on this Council and I can assure Members that I shall do everything possible to help in the work of the Council. Now coming to the points raised by Members in their speeches, I should like first of all to refer to a point by Mr. Ernest WONG, who raised the question of the hazards to health posed by unlicensed food premises and improperly-run Cooked Food Stalls. This question is one which has exercised the Council for a very considerable time, but, until the enactment of the new Food Business By-laws in November 1960, it was difficult to make much progress in the matter. In preparation for the enactment of the by-laws the Food and Food Premises Select Committee, in September 1960, considered what practical steps should be taken and the following policy was agreed. Provided the premises do not constitute a serious health risk and are or could be made fit for licensing, the proprietor is given seven days in which to apply for a licence. If he does so and within a reasonable time complies with all the requirements, he is granted a licence. If he fails to do so he is prosecuted and a closure order applied for. If there is a serious health risk or the premises could not be made fit for licensing, the proprietor is prosecuted and an application is made for the premises to be closed. This policy is now being implemented and it may be of interest to Members to know that, between 1st September, 1960 and 31st March, 1961, 706 prosecutions were taken out against unlicensed food premises and 24 such businesses have been closed down by Magistrate's Order. I can assure Members that there will be no let-up in carrying out the policy, and the conditions complained of should be steadily ameliorated. As regards Cooked Food Stalls, it is agreed that the position is unsatisfactory. I am in agreement with Mr. WONG that the highest standard of hygiene which applies to licensed food premises should also be insisted on for Cooked Food Stalls. It is hoped in the near future to convene a joint meeting of the Food and Food Premises and Hawkers Select Committees to work out the most practicable form of action. Dr. R. H. S. LEE raised the question of finding suitable sites in the New Territories to which offensive trades at present located in the urban areas could be removed. This question is being very carefully studied, with the help of the District Commissioner, New Territories, and the Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys. HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 69 Dr. R. H. S. LEE also raised the question of insanitary conditions in the more densely populated districts and the need for more regular surprise visits to be made by senior members of the Department to check on the work of the sanitary staff. If Dr. LEE is referring to the poor sanitary conditions inside the houses in the overcrowded areas, I can assure him that more regular and surprise visits are being made by health officers and other officers of the Department, to ensure that the occupants are being advised and assisted in keeping their premises clean. Overcrowded conditions caused by many families living together in ill-lit and badly ventilated premises-all of which contribute to rapid accumulation of dirt- throw considerable strain on the Department's supervisory staff. Where kindly advice fails to improve matters inside these premises, more drastic measures are used. Sanitary nuisances discovered at the time of house inspection are dealt with by warning letters, the serving of statutory notices and, if necessary, by prosecutions. Dr. P. F. Woo recommended intensification of the Health Educa- tion campaign. It has been this Council's policy to enlist the support of all voluntary bodies such as Kaifong Associations, Welfare Organizations, Schools, Women's Welfare Clubs and other civic organizations, the Press, and Government departments in the various health education campaigns. I am glad to say that valuable help has always been given by all these bodies in providing a channel to reach the people and alert them to the principles of personal and community hygiene. I entirely agree with Dr. Woo, who is the Chairman of the Health Education Select Committee, that although much has been achieved in the field of health education, there is a definite need to intensify our efforts. It might be of interest to mention a few of the activities carried cut during the year. The "Keep Your City Clean" Campaign was held in nine districts in 1960 as against four in 1959. The "Miss Ping On" Competition in Resettlement Estates covered 115 blocks in nine estates as against 85 blocks in seven estates in the previous year. "Slogan Contests" were held for both Primary and Secondary Schools whereas in previous years these were confined to Secondary Schools. A 16 mm. film on "Prevention of Mosquito Breeding" was produced and shown to building contractors and their employees as part of the Urban Council's Campaign to prevent mosquito breeding in building sites.

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If there is a serious health risk or the premises could not be made fit for licensing, the proprietor is prosecuted and an application is made for the premises to be closed.

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If Dr. LEE is referring to the poor sanitary conditions inside the houses in the overcrowded areas, I can assure him that more regular and surprise visits are being made by health officers and other officers of the Department, to ensure that the occupants are being advised and assisted in keeping their premises clean. Overcrowded conditions caused by many families living together in ill-lit and badly ventilated premises-all of which contribute to rapid accumulation of dirt- throw considerable strain on the Department's supervisory staff. Where kindly advice fails to improve matters inside these premises, more drastic measures are used. Sanitary nuisances discovered at the time of house inspection are dealt with by warning letters, the serving of statutory notices and, if necessary, by prosecutions.

Dr. P. F. Woo recommended intensification of the Health Educa- tion campaign.

I am glad to say that valuable help has always been given by all these bodies in providing a channel to reach the people and alert them to the principles of personal and community hygiene.

It might be of interest to mention a few of the activities carried cut during the year. The "Keep Your City Clean" Campaign was held in nine districts in 1960 as against four in 1959. The "Miss Ping On" Competition in Resettlement Estates covered 115 blocks in nine estates as against 85 blocks in seven estates in the previous year. "Slogan Contests" were held for both Primary and Secondary Schools whereas in previous years these were confined to Secondary Schools. A 16 mm. film on "Prevention of Mosquito Breeding" was produced and shown to building contractors and their employees as part of the Urban Council's Campaign to prevent mosquito breeding in building sites.

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