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MR. CHEONG-LEEN : -Mr. Chairman, perhaps the Secretary could correct me. When I asked that question a few months ago, was the latrine not in use at that time?
CHAIRMAN: -Perhaps I could explain. It is only because a supply of water for the latrine has become available that this motion is now before Council. When you spoke to the Secretary I presume there was no water supply for the public latrine. As regards the size of the latrine, there are eleven compartments, six male and five female. It is not a big latrine. It is part of a composite building which contains a variety of offices. Mr. BERNACCHI put his finger on the matter when he drew attention to the fact that it is in an area of town where these facilities are needed. It is in fact a reprovisioning of the old male urinal at the corner of Garden Road which you may remember disappeared with road re-alignment. I think perhaps we should vote on this motion now, because we have a long Standing Committee agenda ahead of us.
The question was put.
The motion was carried.
TRIBUTE TO DR. P. H. TENG, O.B.E.
CHAIRMAN: --Before the Council adjourns one final matter remains.
This is Dr. TENG's last meeting with the Council as he will be taking up the post of Director of Medical and Health Services later this month.
Dr. TENG has served this Council as Vice-Chairman since 1956 for a total of about five years, and I know Members will agree with me in saying that his ability, advice and ever-genial personality have been greatly prized.
Dr. TENG, on behalf of all Members, I would like to thank you for your services to this Council and to wish you every success in your next appointment. (Applause).
MR. B. A. BERNACCHI :-In associating myself on behalf of all the Unofficial Members with your remarks, Sir, I would like to say that Dr. TENG's work with the Council has been most enthusiastic at all times, and even when I have occasionally not agreed with him I greatly valued his opinions. I only hope that he will bear in mind when he becomes Director of Medical and Health Services my constant plea at the Annual Debate that the Director of Medical and Health Services should be a member of this Council. (Laughter) (Applause).
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DR. P. H. TENG:-Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for your very kind words and good wishes. I am also most appreciative of the very kind and complimentary sentiments expressed by my dear friend, Mr. BERNACCHI.
Although my membership on the Council adds up to a total of only five years, my connexion with the Urban Services Department, formerly known as the Sanitary Department, dates back to January 1939.
My association with the Urban Council has been a period marked by very pleasant memories. I would like to express my deep appreciation of the very valuable help and the effective co-operation I have received from Members of the Council, both past and present, and to pay a sincere tribute to all for your genuine interest in, and untiring devotion to, all matters concerning the welfare of the citizens of Hong Kong. Few people realize the great personal sacrifices that you make in order to attend to the many complex problems relating to the activities of the Urban Council and the Urban Services Department.
I shall miss the frequent meetings of the Council and its Select Committees attended by you, my worthy and experienced friends on the Council. You have a large store of knowledge of local conditions and this undoubtedly assists the Urban Services Department to apply rules and regulations without causing hardship both to the shopkeepers and householders. The citizens of Hong Kong are indeed fortunate to have the benefit of your guidance.
I wish to reiterate my feelings of sincere gratitude for your support and help over the years and to assure you all-as a Government servant and as a friend that I shall look forward to your continued support in my new role. I leave the Council with a heavy heart, but I am happy to carry away your assurance of goodwill which I most sincerely reciprocate. (Applause).
ADJOURNMENT.
CHAIRMAN: That concludes the business of this meeting. Council stands adjourned until Tuesday, 1st October, 1963,
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MR. CHEONG-LEEN : -Mr. Chairman, perhaps the Secretary could correct me. When I asked that question a few months ago, was the latrine not in use at that time?
CHAIRMAN: -Perhaps I could explain. It is only because a supply of water for the latrine has become available that this motion is now before Council. When you spoke to the Secretary I presume there was no water supply for the public latrine. As regards the size of the latrine, there are eleven compartments, six male and five female. It is not a big latrine. It is part of a composite building which contains a variety of offices. Mr. BERNACCHI put his finger on the matter when he drew attention to the fact that it is in an area of town where these facilities are needed. It is in fact a reprovisioning of the old male urinal at the corner of Garden Road which you may remember dis- appeared with road re-alignment. I think perhaps we should vote on this motion now, because we have a long Standing Committee agenda ahead of us.
The question was put.
The motion was carried.
TRIBUTE TO DR. P. H. TENG, O.B.E.
CHAIRMAN: --Before the Council adjourns one final matter remains.
This is Dr. TENG's last meeting with the Council as he will be taking up the post of Director of Medical and Health Services later this month.
Dr. TENG has served this Council as Vice-Chairman since 1956 for a total of about five years, and I know Members will agree with me in saying that his ability, advice and ever-genial personality have been greatly prized.
Dr. TENG, on behalf of all Members, I would like to thank you for your services to this Council and to wish you every success in your next appointment. (Applause).
MR. B. A. BERNACCHI :-In associating myself on behalf of all the Unofficial Members with your remarks, Sir, I would like to say that Dr. TENG's work with the Council has been most enthusiastic at all times, and even when I have occasionally not agreed with him I greatly valued his opinions. I only hope that he will bear in mind when he becomes Director of Medical and Health Services my constant plea at the Annual Debate that the Director of Medical and Health Services should be a member of this Council. (Laughter) (Applause).
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DR. P. H. TENG:-Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for your very kind words and good wishes. I am also most appreciative of the very kind and complimentary sentiments expressed by my dear friend, Mr. BERNACCHI.
Although my membership on the Council adds up to a total of only five years, my connexion with the Urban Services Department, formerly known as the Sanitary Department, dates back to January 1939.
My association with the Urban Council has been a period marked by very pleasant memories. I would like to express my deep appre- ciation of the very valuable help and the effective co-operation I have received from Members of the Council, both past and present, and to pay a sincere tribute to all for your genuine interest in, and untiring devotion to, all matters concerning the welfare of the citizens of Hong Kong. Few people realize the great personal sacrifices that you make in order to attend to the many complex problems relating to the ac- tivities of the Urban Council and the Urban Services Department.
I shall miss the frequent meetings of the Council and its Select Committees attended by you, my worthy and experienced friends on the Council. You have a large store of knowledge of local conditions and this undoubtedly assists the Urban Services Department to apply rules and regulations without causing hardship both to the shopkeepers and householders. The citizens of Hong Kong are indeed fortunate to have the benefit of your guidance.
I wish to reiterate my feelings of sincere gratitude for your support and help over the years and to assure you all-as a Government servant and as a friend that I shall look forward to your continued support in my new role. I leave the Council with a heavy heart, but I am happy to carry away your assurance of goodwill which I most sincerely reciprocate. (Applause).
ADJOURNMENT.
CHAIRMAN: That concludes the business of this meeting. Council stands adjourned until Tuesday, 1st October, 1963,
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