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There is one disturbing feature about this Report concerning which, if my information is correct, the public is entitled to be made aware of. And it is that the Government does not intend to make quick progress in the building of the proposed Shaukiwan Hospital, not at least until the new Laichikok Hospital will have been almost completed. And the main reason for so doing? To save money on medical services to the public.

In the name of saving money on medical services, the Government has thought up the plan to provide one clinic for every 100,000 persons. But even a school-boy can understand that out-patient service in clinics cannot take the place of hospital beds for desperately sick people.

In the public interest, I would strongly urge the Government to step up the pace of planning for the Shaukiwan Hospital. Give us target dates for the completion of both the Laichikok and the Shaukiwan Hospitals.

Oceanarium

Members will recall that I raised some time ago in Council the question of Hong Kong having an oceanarium. (At this point Mr. SALES asked: For clarification, Mr. Chairman, is it in Hong Kong or Kowloon?). No one in his right mind can disagree that an oceanarium will be highly beneficial to Hong Kong, both from the point of view of amenity as well as of research. Now, Mr. Chairman, if Mr. SALES would like to have it in Kowloon he will have to convince the powers-that-be that it should not be established in Aberdeen.

The time has really come for the Government to give this suggestion its active consideration, and I think the first step is for Government to appoint one or more Consultants to study and report on the feasibility of this project.

I would be grateful, Mr. Chairman, if you would raise this matter with Government and give a clear-cut reply at the next Council meeting. (Laughter).

Trade and Industry

Without industrial expansion and a flourishing export trade, Hong Kong would be in a precarious economic position.

It should be highly obvious to the Government now that unless more positive measures are taken to strengthen trade and industry, we will not be able to find employment for the young men and women who will be seeking jobs at the rate of 80,000 persons yearly for the next 5 to 7 years.

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I propose that the Government establish an Economic Development Board as soon as possible to strengthen, expand and diversify local industry. The principal objects of such a Board should be:

(1) To organize an industrial research programme in conjunction with industrial and commercial interests, and to encourage the operation of industrial advisory services.

(2) To organize an extension service for light and small industries and handicraft industries.

(3) To build flatted factory space in Kwun Tong and the New Territories to be let at reasonable rentals to small and medium-sized factories.

(4) To organize industrial training programmes where required.

(At this point, Mr. SALES interrupted)

MR. SALES: -Mr. Chairman, on a point of order, may I suggest that you extend your partiality towards Mr. CHEONG-LEEN by allowing him more time to finish his speech. We request that officially on the part of the Appointed Members. (Laughter).

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, this has been done unofficially between Mr. Wilson WANG and myself. (Laughter).

CHAIRMAN: --Do Members agree that Mr. CHEONG-LEEN should be allowed to continue his speech beyond the allotted time of 20 minutes? Those in favour please raise their hands?

MR. LI FOOK-SHU:-I would like to ask, Mr. Chairman, how long will he take? (Laughter).

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Five to ten minutes. Mr. Chairman, are the Appointed Members trying to stifle the voice of the public?

MR. SALES: No, on the contrary, Mr. Chairman. I ask that you waive Standing Orders in favour of Mr. CHEONG-LEEN. We are extremely courteous on this occasion.

CHAIRMAN: -I am most appreciative and I was merely trying to observe Standing Orders of the Council.

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, I am grateful to Mr. SALES and I can assure him that we would also like to co-operate with him. As I was saying, Mr. Chairman, in addition, the Board should be able to make recommendations to Government concerning Hong Kong's free port status and whether modifications are necessary, on the provision of long-term capital for industrial growth, etc.

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Page 144 of 194 270 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL There is one disturbing feature about this Report concerning which, if my information is correct, the public is entitled to be made aware of. And it is that the Government does not intend to make quick progress in the building of the proposed Shaukiwan Hospital, not at least until the new Laichikok Hospital will have been almost completed. And the main reason for so doing? To save money on medical services to the public. In the name of saving money on medical services, the Government has thought up the plan to provide one clinic for every 100,000 persons. But even a school-boy can understand that out-patient service in clinics cannot take the place of hospital beds for desperately sick people. In the public interest, I would strongly urge the Government to step up the pace of planning for the Shaukiwan Hospital. Give us target dates for the completion of both the Laichikok and the Shaukiwan Hospitals. Oceanarium Members will recall that I raised some time ago in Council the question of Hong Kong having an oceanarium. (At this point Mr. SALES asked: For clarification, Mr. Chairman, is it in Hong Kong or Kowloon?). No one in his right mind can disagree that an oceanarium will be highly beneficial to Hong Kong, both from the point of view of amenity as well as of research. Now, Mr. Chairman, if Mr. SALES would like to have it in Kowloon he will have to convince the powers-that-be that it should not be established in Aberdeen. The time has really come for the Government to give this suggestion its active consideration, and I think the first step is for Government to appoint one or more Consultants to study and report on the feasibility of this project. I would be grateful, Mr. Chairman, if you would raise this matter with Government and give a clear-cut reply at the next Council meeting. (Laughter). Trade and Industry Without industrial expansion and a flourishing export trade, Hong Kong would be in a precarious economic position. It should be highly obvious to the Government now that unless more positive measures are taken to strengthen trade and industry, we will not be able to find employment for the young men and women who will be seeking jobs at the rate of 80,000 persons yearly for the next 5 to 7 years. HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 271 I propose that the Government establish an Economic Development Board as soon as possible to strengthen, expand and diversify local industry. The principal objects of such a Board should be: (1) To organize an industrial research programme in conjunction with industrial and commercial interests, and to encourage the operation of industrial advisory services. (2) To organize an extension service for light and small industries and handicraft industries. (3) To build flatted factory space in Kwun Tong and the New Territories to be let at reasonable rentals to small and medium-sized factories. (4) To organize industrial training programmes where required. (At this point, Mr. SALES interrupted) MR. SALES: -Mr. Chairman, on a point of order, may I suggest that you extend your partiality towards Mr. CHEONG-LEEN by allowing him more time to finish his speech. We request that officially on the part of the Appointed Members. (Laughter). MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, this has been done unofficially between Mr. Wilson WANG and myself. (Laughter). CHAIRMAN: --Do Members agree that Mr. CHEONG-LEEN should be allowed to continue his speech beyond the allotted time of 20 minutes? Those in favour please raise their hands? MR. LI FOOK-SHU:-I would like to ask, Mr. Chairman, how long will he take? (Laughter). MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Five to ten minutes. Mr. Chairman, are the Appointed Members trying to stifle the voice of the public? MR. SALES: No, on the contrary, Mr. Chairman. I ask that you waive Standing Orders in favour of Mr. CHEONG-LEEN. We are extremely courteous on this occasion. CHAIRMAN: -I am most appreciative and I was merely trying to observe Standing Orders of the Council. MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, I am grateful to Mr. SALES and I can assure him that we would also like to co-operate with him. As I was saying, Mr. Chairman, in addition, the Board should be able to make recommendations to Government concerning Hong Kong's free port status and whether modifications are necessary, on the provision of long-term capital for industrial growth, etc. Page 145 of 194

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of 194 Page 144 of 194 270 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL There is one disturbing feature about this Report concerning which, if my information is correct, the public is entitled to be made aware of. And it is that the Government does not intend to make quick progress in the building of the proposed Shaukiwan Hospital, not at least until the new Laichikok Hospital will have been almost completed. And the main reason for so doing? To save money on medical services to the public. In the name of saving money on medical services, the Government has thought up the plan to provide one clinic for every 100,000 persons. But even a school-boy can understand that out-patient service in clinics cannot take the place of hospital beds for desperately sick people. In the public interest, I would strongly urge the Government to step up the pace of planning for the Shaukiwan Hospital. Give us target dates for the completion of both the Laichikok and the Shaukiwan Hospitals. Oceanarium Members will recall that I raised some time ago in Council the question of Hong Kong having an oceanarium. (At this point Mr. SALES asked: For clarification, Mr. Chairman, is it in Hong Kong or Kowloon?). No one in his right mind can disagree that an oceanarium will be highly beneficial to Hong Kong, both from the point of view of amenity as well as of research. Now, Mr. Chairman, if Mr. SALES would like to have it in Kowloon he will have to convince the powers- that-be that it should not be established in Aberdeen. The time has really come for the Government to give this sugges- tion its active consideration, and I think the first step is for Government to appoint one or more Consultants to study and report on the feasibility of this project. I would be grateful, Mr. Chairman, if you would raise this matter with Government and give a clear-cut reply at the next Council meeting. (Laughter). Trade and Industry Without industrial expansion and a flourishing export trade, Hong Kong would be in a precarious economic position. It should be highly obvious to the Government now that unless more positive measures are taken to strengthen trade and industry, we will not be able to find employment for the young men and women who will be seeking jobs at the rate of 80,000 persons yearly for the next 5 to 7 years. HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 271 I propose that the Government establish an Economic Develop- ment Board as soon as possible to strengthen, expand and diversify local industry. The principal objects of such a Board should be: (1) To organize an industrial research programme in conjunction with industrial and commercial interests, and to encourage the operation of industrial advisory services. (2) To organize an extension service for light and small industries and handicraft industries. (3) To build flatted factory space in Kwun Tong and the New Territories to be let at reasonable rentals to small and medium- sized factories. (4) To organize industrial training programmes where required. (At this point, Mr. SALES interrupted) MR. SALES: -Mr. Chairman, on a point of order, may I suggest that you extend your partiality towards Mr. CHEONG-LEEN by allowing him more time to finish his speech. We request that officially on the part of the Appointed Members. (Laughter). MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, this has been done unofficially between Mr. Wilson WANG and myself. (Laughter). CHAIRMAN: --Do Members agree that Mr. CHEONG-LEEN should be allowed to continue his speech beyond the allotted time of 20 minutes? Those in favour please raise their hands? MR. LI FOOK-SHU:-1 would like to ask, Mr. Chairman, how long will he take? (Laughter). MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Five to ten minutes. Mr. Chairman, are the Appointed Members trying to stifle the voice of the public? MR. SALES: No, on the contrary, Mr. Chairman. I ask that you waive Standing Orders in favour of Mr. CHEONG-LEEN. We are extremely courteous on this occasion. CHAIRMAN: -I am most appreciative and I was merely trying to observe Standing Orders of the Council. MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, I am grateful to Mr. SALES and I can assure him that we would also like to co-operate with him. As I was saying, Mr. Chairman, in addition, the Board should be able to make recommendations to Government concerning Hong Kong's free port status and whether modifications are necessary, on the provi- sion of long-term capital for industrial growth, etc.

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Oceanarium

Members will recall that I raised some time ago in Council the question of Hong Kong having an oceanarium. (At this point Mr. SALES asked: For clarification, Mr. Chairman, is it in Hong Kong or Kowloon?). No one in his right mind can disagree that an oceanarium will be highly beneficial to Hong Kong, both from the point of view of amenity as well as of research. Now, Mr. Chairman, if Mr. SALES would like to have it in Kowloon he will have to convince the powers- that-be that it should not be established in Aberdeen.

The time has really come for the Government to give this sugges- tion its active consideration, and I think the first step is for Government to appoint one or more Consultants to study and report on the feasibility of this project.

I would be grateful, Mr. Chairman, if you would raise this matter with Government and give a clear-cut reply at the next Council meeting. (Laughter).

Trade and Industry

Without industrial expansion and a flourishing export trade, Hong Kong would be in a precarious economic position.

HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL

271

I propose that the Government establish an Economic Develop- ment Board as soon as possible to strengthen, expand and diversify local industry. The principal objects of such a Board should be:

(1) To organize an industrial research programme in conjunction with industrial and commercial interests, and to encourage the operation of industrial advisory services.

(2) To organize an extension service for light and small industries

and handicraft industries.

(3) To build flatted factory space in Kwun Tong and the New Territories to be let at reasonable rentals to small and medium- sized factories.

(4) To organize industrial training programmes where required.

(At this point, Mr. SALES interrupted)

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, this has been done unofficially between Mr. Wilson WANG and myself. (Laughter).

CHAIRMAN: --Do Members agree that Mr. CHEONG-LEEN should be allowed to continue his speech beyond the allotted time of 20 minutes? Those in favour please raise their hands?

MR. LI FOOK-SHU:-1 would like to ask, Mr. Chairman, how long will he take? (Laughter).

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Five to ten minutes. Mr. Chairman, are the Appointed Members trying to stifle the voice of the public?

MR. SALES: No, on the contrary, Mr. Chairman. I ask that you waive Standing Orders in favour of Mr. CHEONG-LEEN. We are extremely courteous on this occasion.

CHAIRMAN: -I am most appreciative and I was merely trying to observe Standing Orders of the Council.

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, I am grateful to Mr. SALES and I can assure him that we would also like to co-operate with him. As I was saying, Mr. Chairman, in addition, the Board should be able to make recommendations to Government concerning Hong Kong's free port status and whether modifications are necessary, on the provi- sion of long-term capital for industrial growth, etc.

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