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criticise it or let us have his ideas on how it can be improved. At the same time I have no doubt at all that the various public and private parties who were consulted 18 months ago or thereabouts, will again be asked for their comments. So you will have a second chance.

[MR. B. A. BERNACCHI began to ask a question]

MR. A. de O. SALES: I have not yet yielded the floor when the previous supplementary was put and the supplementary answered. Sir, you have taken a long time in mulling over my other supplementary question. Will you try or will you not try, Mr. Chairman, to secure the information which I asked of you earlier in this series of questions.

CHAIRMAN: I have no objection whatsoever, Sir, to forwarding your request.

MR. A. de O. SALES: Thank you very much. That is what I wanted to know.

MR. B. A. BERNACCHI: Was not this Council one of the public or private bodies that were consulted on plans 18 months ago?

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: Indeed it was, and I look forward to its further consultation. No doubt the Urban Amenities Select Committee will once again come into it.

MR. A. de O. SALES: Mr. Chairman, I shall not rise to the bait. (Laughter).

(14) MR. HENRY H. L. HU asked the following question:

(a) Is the Chairman aware that a great deal of dust is being spread and flown away over the streets and other public spaces from the lorries carrying earth, stones, etc.?

(b) Is there any regulations at the present moment to deal with such lorries?

THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:

In reply to the first part of the question, I am aware of this problem, Sir, which has proved to be an intractable one. With regard to the second part of the question, the existing regulations do not appear to cover this type of nuisance. In reply to the third part of the question, the Commissioner of Police has, in the past, asked contractors to co-operate

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by suitably covering loads of earth to prevent dust flying into the air. There has not been any marked response to this request. I should point out that it is not only earth from the top of the load that causes the nuisance but also the material that finds its way through crevices in the tail-board and elsewhere. The matter has been discussed with the Director of Public Works and the Legal Department, and a paper on this subject will be considered by the Environmental Hygiene Select Committee at a meeting on 9th June.

MR. FUNG HON-CHU: Mr. Chairman, I raised the same question months ago and Councillors were then assured that appropriate measures would be devised to overcome the problem. From the remarks you made, it seems that very little, if anything, has since been done. Is there any reason why it should take so long to draw up a paper for the consultation of the select committee?

CHAIRMAN: Yes, Sir. The matter was rather complex, and because there was an absence of precise legal provisions, considerable discussion was required with the other departments concerned.

MR. B. A. BERNACCHI: Will the paper that is to be presented to the Environmental Hygiene Select Committee contain suggested amendments to the existing regulations?

CHAIRMAN: The paper has already been issued, Sir. It was issued on the 26th of May, and I am glad to be able to let you have a copy of it for study. (Laughter).

MR. B. A. BERNACCHI: Thank you.

MR. A. de O. SALES: Sir, may I register my protest at the discrimination which you have just shown to all the other Unofficial Members of the Council by submitting only one paper, and that to Mr. BERNACCHI. (Laughter).

(15) MR. HENRY H. L. HU asked the following question:

(a) Is the Chairman aware that the gambling of every description becomes very prevalent in Wang Tau Hom Resettlement Areas?

(b) Does such gambling usually take place in the evening (starting approximately about 9 p.m.) in a considerably large scale and thus disturb the peace and tranquility of the inhabitants?

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Page 72 of 382 122 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL criticise it or let us have his ideas on how it can be improved. At the same time I have no doubt at all that the various public and private parties who were consulted 18 months ago or thereabouts, will again be asked for their comments. So you will have a second chance. [MR. B. A. BERNACCHI began to ask a question] MR. A. de O. SALES: I have not yet yielded the floor when the previous supplementary was put and the supplementary answered. Sir, you have taken a long time in mulling over my other supplementary question. Will you try or will you not try, Mr. Chairman, to secure the information which I asked of you earlier in this series of questions. CHAIRMAN: I have no objection whatsoever, Sir, to forwarding your request. MR. A. de O. SALES: Thank you very much. That is what I wanted to know. MR. B. A. BERNACCHI: Was not this Council one of the public or private bodies that were consulted on plans 18 months ago? DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: Indeed it was, and I look forward to its further consultation. No doubt the Urban Amenities Select Committee will once again come into it. MR. A. de O. SALES: Mr. Chairman, I shall not rise to the bait. (Laughter). (14) MR. HENRY H. L. HU asked the following question: (a) Is the Chairman aware that a great deal of dust is being spread and flown away over the streets and other public spaces from the lorries carrying earth, stones, etc.? (b) Is there any regulations at the present moment to deal with such lorries? (c) Are any measures being taken to prevent the occurrence of such matter? THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows: In reply to the first part of the question, I am aware of this problem, Sir, which has proved to be an intractable one. With regard to the second part of the question, the existing regulations do not appear to cover this type of nuisance. In reply to the third part of the question, the Commissioner of Police has, in the past, asked contractors to co-operate HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 123 by suitably covering loads of earth to prevent dust flying into the air. There has not been any marked response to this request. I should point out that it is not only earth from the top of the load that causes the nuisance but also the material that finds its way through crevices in the tail-board and elsewhere. The matter has been discussed with the Director of Public Works and the Legal Department, and a paper on this subject will be considered by the Environmental Hygiene Select Committee at a meeting on 9th June. MR. FUNG HON-CHU: Mr. Chairman, I raised the same question months ago and Councillors were then assured that appropriate measures would be devised to overcome the problem. From the remarks you made, it seems that very little, if anything, has since been done. Is there any reason why it should take so long to draw up a paper for the consultation of the select committee? CHAIRMAN: Yes, Sir. The matter was rather complex, and because there was an absence of precise legal provisions, considerable discussion was required with the other departments concerned. MR. B. A. BERNACCHI: Will the paper that is to be presented to the Environmental Hygiene Select Committee contain suggested amendments to the existing regulations? CHAIRMAN: The paper has already been issued, Sir. It was issued on the 26th of May, and I am glad to be able to let you have a copy of it for study. (Laughter). MR. B. A. BERNACCHI: Thank you. MR. A. de O. SALES: Sir, may I register my protest at the discrimination which you have just shown to all the other Unofficial Members of the Council by submitting only one paper, and that to Mr. BERNACCHI. (Laughter). (15) MR. HENRY H. L. HU asked the following question: (a) Is the Chairman aware that the gambling of every description becomes very prevalent in Wang Tau Hom Resettlement Areas? (b) Does such gambling usually take place in the evening (starting approximately about 9 p.m.) in a considerably large scale and thus disturb the peace and tranquility of the inhabitants? Page 72 of 382 382

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382 Page 72 of 382 122 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL criticise it or let us have his ideas on how it can be improved. At the same time I have no doubt at all that the various public and private parties who were consulted 18 months ago or thereabouts, will again be asked for their comments. So you will have a second chance. [MR. B. A. BERNACCHI began to ask a question] MR. A. de O. SALES: I have not yet yielded the floor when the previous supplementary was put and the supplementary answered. Sir, you have taken a long time in mulling over my other supplementary question. Will you try or will you not try, Mr. Chairman, to secure the information which I asked of you earlier in this series of questions. CHAIRMAN:-I have no objection whatsoever, Sir, to forwarding your request. MR. A. de O. SALES:-Thank you very much. That is what I wanted to know. MR. B. A. BERNACCHI:-Was not this Council one of the public or private bodies that were consulted on plans 18 months ago? DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS:-Indeed it was, and I look forward to its further consultation. No doubt the Urban Amenities Select Committee will once again come into it. MR. A. de O. SALES: -Mr. Chairman, I shall not rise to the bait. (Laughter). (14) MR. HENRY H. L. Hu asked the following question:- (a) Is the Chairman aware that a great deal of dust is being spread and flown away over the streets and other public spaces from the lorries carrying earth, stones, etc.? (b) Is there any regulations at the present moment to deal with such lorries? (c) Are any measures being taken to prevent the occurrence of such matter? THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:- In reply to the first part of the question, I am aware of this problem, Sir, which has proved to be an intractable one. With regard to the second part of the question, the existing regulations do not appear to cover this type of nuisance. In reply to the third part of the question, the Commissioner of Police has, in the past, asked contractors to co-operate HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 123 by suitably covering loads of earth to prevent dust flying into the air. There has not been any marked response to this request. I should point out that it is not only earth from the top of the load that causes the nuisance but also the material that finds its way through crevices in the tail-board and elsewhere. The matter has been dis- cussed with the Director of Public Works and the Legal Department, and a paper on this subject will be considered by the Environmental Hygiene Select Committee at a meeting on 9th June. MR. FUNG HON-CHU:-Mr. Chairman, I raised the same question months ago and Councillors were then assured that appropriate measures would be devised to overcome the problem. From the remarks you made, it seems that very little, if anything, has since been done. Is there any reason why it should take so long to draw up a paper for the consultation of the select committee? CHAIRMAN: -Yes, Sir. The matter was rather complex, and because there was an absence of precise legal provisions, considerable discussion was required with the other departments concerned. MR. B. A. BERNACCHI :-Will the paper that is to be presented to the Environmental Hygiene Select Committee contain suggested amend- ments to the existing regulations? CHAIRMAN: The paper has already been issued, Sir. It was issued on the 26th of May, and I am glad to be able to let you have a copy of it for study. (Laughter). MR. B. A. BERNACCHI :-Thank you. MR. A. de O. SALES:-Sir, may I register my protest at the dis- crimination which you have just shown to all the other Unofficial Members of the Council by submitting only one paper, and that to Mr. BERNACCHI. (Laughter). (15) MR. HENRY H. L. HU asked the following question:- (a) Is the Chairman aware that the gambling of every descrip- tion becomes very prevalent in Wang Tau Hom Resettle- ment Areas? (b) Does such gambling usually take place in the evening (starting approximately about 9 p.m.) in a considerably large scale and thus disturb the peace and tranquility of the inhabitants?

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[MR. B. A. BERNACCHI began to ask a question]

CHAIRMAN:-I have no objection whatsoever, Sir, to forwarding your request.

MR. A. de O. SALES:-Thank you very much. That is what I wanted to know.

MR. B. A. BERNACCHI:-Was not this Council one of the public or private bodies that were consulted on plans 18 months ago?

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS:-Indeed it was, and I look forward to its further consultation. No doubt the Urban Amenities Select Committee will once again come into it.

MR. A. de O. SALES: -Mr. Chairman, I shall not rise to the bait. (Laughter).

(14) MR. HENRY H. L. Hu asked the following question:-

(a) Is the Chairman aware that a great deal of dust is being spread and flown away over the streets and other public spaces from the lorries carrying earth, stones, etc.?

(b) Is there any regulations at the present moment to deal

with such lorries?

of such matter?

THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:-

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by suitably covering loads of earth to prevent dust flying into the air. There has not been any marked response

to this request. I should point out that it is not only earth from the top of the load that causes the nuisance but also the material that finds its way through crevices in the tail-board and elsewhere. The matter has been dis- cussed with the Director of Public Works and the Legal Department, and a paper on this subject will be considered by the Environmental Hygiene Select Committee at a meeting on 9th June.

MR. FUNG HON-CHU:-Mr. Chairman, I raised the same question months ago and Councillors were then assured that appropriate measures would be devised to overcome the problem. From the remarks you made, it seems that very little, if anything, has since been done. Is there any reason why it should take so long to draw up a paper for the consultation of the select committee?

CHAIRMAN: -Yes, Sir. The matter was rather complex, and because there was an absence of precise legal provisions, considerable discussion was required with the other departments concerned.

MR. B. A. BERNACCHI :-Will the paper that is to be presented to the Environmental Hygiene Select Committee contain suggested amend- ments to the existing regulations?

CHAIRMAN: The paper has already been issued, Sir. It was issued on the 26th of May, and I am glad to be able to let you have a copy of it for study. (Laughter).

MR. B. A. BERNACCHI :-Thank you.

MR. A. de O. SALES:-Sir, may I register my protest at the dis- crimination which you have just shown to all the other Unofficial Members of the Council by submitting only one paper, and that to Mr. BERNACCHI. (Laughter).

(15) MR. HENRY H. L. HU asked the following question:-

(a) Is the Chairman aware that the gambling of every descrip- tion becomes very prevalent in Wang Tau Hom Resettle- ment Areas?

(b) Does such gambling usually take place in the evening (starting approximately about 9 p.m.) in a considerably large scale and thus disturb the peace and tranquility of the inhabitants?

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