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wedding ceremony, or other special occasions. Therefore, may I suggest that heavier fines each time for violation of Health Regulations and less frequent suspension or cancellation of licences should be considered. The above-mentioned is only an example of the policy of the Council when imposition of penalties is under consideration.

I would also like to add a warning, and emphasize it, about the ever increasing cost of living due at least in part to uncontrolled rentals which could upset our financial structure and lead to disaster.

It may be disagreeable to many people, but it is clear to me that more and more of the people in Hong Kong want to see a proper constitutional reform with a measure of elected representation in the Legislative Council in the years to come. Furthermore, we should have a real municipal government which will assume all the responsibilities of city administration as in other cities. So far practically nothing has been done by the government in this matter of constitutional reform. To enlarge the scope of fair elected representation will certainly yield good results in connexion with co-ordination and harmony of administration between the various departments and the improvement of better relationships between the Government and the people.

With these remarks, Mr. Chairman, I have much pleasure in supporting the motion before us. (Applause).

MR. K. S. Lo:—Mr. Chairman, may I start by thanking you and the Senior Members for the extremely cordial welcome which you have accorded me this afternoon. When I first stepped into this Chamber, I felt somewhat at a loss; but your warm welcome helped to restore my confidence, and I hope I shall feel perfectly at home before the Meeting is over. I am sorry to disappoint my good friend, Dr. BELL, for not being a lady. (Laughter) I can assure her that I am more than a lady at heart (Laughter) and I will do my best to strengthen her cause in future (Laughter). As I look around me, Sir, I see many familiar faces around this table-the faces which I have long learned to admire and respect. So may I say that I am very proud to be seated amongst you, Gentlemen, who have held such high record for public service.

It is rather difficult for a new member who is making his maiden speech to know what to say. So to avoid putting my foot into my mouth too soon, I prefer not to make any remarks at this juncture. But I shall keep my eyes and ears open for the next few months and try to learn as much as I can about the working of this Council; however, until I have been properly schooled by you, Sir, and my Senior Members, I am afraid that I shall not be of much help.

When I was the Chairman of the Aberdeen Kaifong Welfare Association, voiced the hope that some day the Kaifongs might be given some representation in both the Urban and the Legislative Councils. I would like to think that my appointment to this Council has something to do with the Government's policy of giving the Kaifongs a start. Should this be the case, I shall be very happy to act as a spokesman for the Kaifongs on this Council, and will try my best to bring a closer working relationship between the two.

With these short remarks, I beg to support the motion. (Applause).

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, on a point of order and by way of clarification and also by way of a first lesson to our good friend, Mr. K. S. Lo, may I ask him whether he is also aware that he is seated amongst gentlemen and a lady as well?

MR. Lo:-I beg to apologize.

MR. SALES: -Mr. Chairman, may I clarify a point too that the new member was appointed simply because he represents an emerging force in this Council-the Rotary movement. (Laughter).

MR. LI YIU-BOR: -Mr. Chairman, I rise to support the Statement of Progress and Policy tabled this afternoon, and in doing so I should like to avail myself of this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your able leadership, which has led this Council through another year of considerable success.

The work of resettlement is progressing satisfactorily, although its progress is somewhat retarded by the high rate of natural increases and the influx of refugees from across the border. As Hong Kong depends so much on its industries, I suggest that when squatter factories are cleared for development, they should be offered every assistance to enable them to operate again. I further suggest that when factories in resettlement areas have to be demolished for redevelopment, they should be offered resettlement as well as compensation, irrespective of their size, as they generally suffer great losses as a result of our clearance operations.

I believe that members of the Hawker Control Force have been well trained in their duties, but according to information in my possession, their relations with hawkers leave very much to be desired. It is understandable that the nature of their work renders them unpopular with the hawkers, but I am most surprised to hear complaints about them from two prominent members of the Chinese community at Yau Ma Tei. As the Force is under the control of an efficient Commandant, I shall be pleased to pass on to him more definite charges against the members of his Force as soon as they are received.

I am afraid that Mr. Ernest WONG has taken the wind out of my sails when he spoke about smoking in theatres. As members are aware, the licensing of theatres is not one of the functions of this Council, and I have no idea of suggesting that they should come under

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