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this I would like to quote one section of the letter from the Reform Club:

"Sir, we have already advocated the abolishment of the Department of the Commissioner for the New Territories, and this will be taken over by the new local government set-up. The very important office of the District Officer, now that he has lost his judicial function, can be taken over by the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs."

The Education Department I consider should not be included in the proposed Greater H.K. Council. It is a complex department which has functioned for a long time, and with the guidance of the Board of Education that consists of many prominent local residents should be able to contribute better to the Hong Kong community under the Central Government.

The Medical Department is another complex department that I consider should be left alone and I believe that we should delete the inclusion of this department in the proposed Greater H.K. Council.

The basic function of the Building Code in Hong Kong makes the inclusion of the control of building construction under the Council most impracticable. With the highly trained technical staffs and the interdependency between the Building Ordinance Office and other sections of the P.W.D., I consider the Building Ordinance Office can serve Hong Kong best by remaining under the control of the Director of Public Works. But, perhaps, the setting up of a Board of Building Construction Control consisting of leading Architects, Engineers and Contractors to control building regulations might be considered.

I think we should include the control of all Utility Companies in the proposed Greater H.K. Council. In the Report, we rightly request for the control of traffic and transport. I do not see any reason why we should not create a Public Utility Commission to control the electric companies, the telephone company and the gas company in Hong Kong. No department is having any direct jurisdictions to those companies right now. The services of those Utility Companies are in direct connexion with every single citizen in this Colony. Our daily life and our industries are being affected by their services, so why not let us control them.

The Tourist Association should be re-organized and placed under the Council. In such a case the financial resources, the talent for planning and creation of amenities, such as beaches, swimming pools, parks, museum, or even golf course, or golf driving range could be merged into one single organization. Proper propaganda to overseas to promote Hong Kong as a tourist spot and not just a shoppers' paradise is important and it is only right to let the people of Hong Kong handle this.

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As to qualifications for being elected to the proposed Greater H.K. Council, I still cannot find the right answer myself but I do definitely consider that qualifications should be studied in much greater details than that being proposed. A certain standard of Hong Kong citizenship, as I have heard so many times this afternoon, should be created to let the true Hong Kong people to be in the local government, and those whose interest is merely for self-gain must be barred. I consider the qualification being proposed is not sufficient. I would like to stress here that I am not trying to make any distinction of races, creed or religion, but I do think that anyone who is so elected to the Council should be truly Hong Kong people in heart. Mr. Chairman, with those remarks and reservations, I have great pleasure in supporting the motion.

MR. HENRY HU:- Mr. Chairman, I would first of all say that the Ad Hoc Report is a very good report, and we should thank the working party, particularly the Chairman, Mr. SALES, for the work they have done.

Mr. Chairman, today is a very happy occasion in this Council, firstly because all members are speaking, including the Official Members, which is the first time in my short time in this committee.

Secondly, Mr. Chairman, the motions which I moved last June with regard to Hong Kong citizenship, and in September last year with regard to the Chinese language, have been mentioned today by members of the Civic Association and also by Appointed Members, so it is particularly pleasing to me to find my ideas have been approved by this Council.

(Dr. LEE left at this point)

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:- Mr. Chairman, on a point of clarification, the Civic Association members have always been in favour of these two proposals raised.

(Dr. WOO left at this point)

MR. HENRY HU:- About the Report itself, I would first of all say a few words concerning section 34 of the Report. Section 34 deals with the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs. It seems to be absurd that there should be a Secretariat for Chinese Affairs in Hong Kong, since Chinese people account for over 95% of the total population. Such kind of establishment is usually designed for the protection of minority interest in a community. But under the present set-up in Hong Kong Chinese, as the majority of the population, need a certain kind of protection, and the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs was, in my view, established for that purpose.

The Secretariat for Chinese Affairs did

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Page 163 of 279 300 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL this I would like to quote one section of the letter from the Reform Club: "Sir, we have already advocated the abolishment of the Department of the Commissioner for the New Territories, and this will be taken over by the new local government set-up. The very important office of the District Officer, now that he has lost his judicial function, can be taken over by the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs." The Education Department I consider should not be included in the proposed Greater H.K. Council. It is a complex department which has functioned for a long time, and with the guidance of the Board of Education that consists of many prominent local residents should be able to contribute better to the Hong Kong community under the Central Government. The Medical Department is another complex department that I consider should be left alone and I believe that we should delete the inclusion of this department in the proposed Greater H.K. Council. The basic function of the Building Code in Hong Kong makes the inclusion of the control of building construction under the Council most impracticable. With the highly trained technical staffs and the interdependency between the Building Ordinance Office and other sections of the P.W.D., I consider the Building Ordinance Office can serve Hong Kong best by remaining under the control of the Director of Public Works. But, perhaps, the setting up of a Board of Building Construction Control consisting of leading Architects, Engineers and Contractors to control building regulations might be considered. I think we should include the control of all Utility Companies in the proposed Greater H.K. Council. In the Report, we rightly request for the control of traffic and transport. I do not see any reason why we should not create a Public Utility Commission to control the electric companies, the telephone company and the gas company in Hong Kong. No department is having any direct jurisdictions to those companies right now. The services of those Utility Companies are in direct connexion with every single citizen in this Colony. Our daily life and our industries are being affected by their services, so why not let us control them. The Tourist Association should be re-organized and placed under the Council. In such a case the financial resources, the talent for planning and creation of amenities, such as beaches, swimming pools, parks, museum, or even golf course, or golf driving range could be merged into one single organization. Proper propaganda to overseas to promote Hong Kong as a tourist spot and not just a shoppers' paradise is important and it is only right to let the people of Hong Kong handle this. HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 301 As to qualifications for being elected to the proposed Greater H.K. Council, I still cannot find the right answer myself but I do definitely consider that qualifications should be studied in much greater details than that being proposed. A certain standard of Hong Kong citizenship, as I have heard so many times this afternoon, should be created to let the true Hong Kong people to be in the local government, and those whose interest is merely for self-gain must be barred. I consider the qualification being proposed is not sufficient. I would like to stress here that I am not trying to make any distinction of races, creed or religion, but I do think that anyone who is so elected to the Council should be truly Hong Kong people in heart. Mr. Chairman, with those remarks and reservations, I have great pleasure in supporting the motion. MR. HENRY HU:- Mr. Chairman, I would first of all say that the Ad Hoc Report is a very good report, and we should thank the working party, particularly the Chairman, Mr. SALES, for the work they have done. Mr. Chairman, today is a very happy occasion in this Council, firstly because all members are speaking, including the Official Members, which is the first time in my short time in this committee. Secondly, Mr. Chairman, the motions which I moved last June with regard to Hong Kong citizenship, and in September last year with regard to the Chinese language, have been mentioned today by members of the Civic Association and also by Appointed Members, so it is particularly pleasing to me to find my ideas have been approved by this Council. (Dr. LEE left at this point) MR. CHEONG-LEEN:- Mr. Chairman, on a point of clarification, the Civic Association members have always been in favour of these two proposals raised. (Dr. WOO left at this point) MR. HENRY HU:- About the Report itself, I would first of all say a few words concerning section 34 of the Report. Section 34 deals with the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs. It seems to be absurd that there should be a Secretariat for Chinese Affairs in Hong Kong, since Chinese people account for over 95% of the total population. Such kind of establishment is usually designed for the protection of minority interest in a community. But under the present set-up in Hong Kong Chinese, as the majority of the population, need a certain kind of protection, and the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs was, in my view, established for that purpose. The Secretariat for Chinese Affairs did Page 163 of 279

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of 279 Page 163 of 279 300 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL this I would like to quote one section of the letter from the Reform Club: "Sir, we have already advocated the abolishment of the Department of the Commissioner for the New Territories, and this will be taken over by the new local government set-up. The very important office of the District Officer, now that he has lost his judicial function, can be taken over by the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs." The Education Department I consider should not be included in the proposed Greater H.K. Council. It is a complex department which has functioned for a long time, and with the guidance of the Board of Education that consists of many prominent local residents should be able to contribute better to the Hong Kong community under the Central Government. The Medical Department is another complex department that I consider should be left alone and I believe that we should delete the inclusion of this department in the proposed Greater H.K. Council. The basic function of the Building Code in Hong Kong makes the inclusion of the control of building construction under the Council most impracticable. With the highly trained technical staffs and the interdependibility between the Building Ordinance Office and other sections of the P.W.D., I consider the Building Ordinance Office can serve Hong Kong best by remaining under the control of the Director of Public Works. But, perhaps, the setting up of a Board of Building Construction Control consisting of leading Architects, Engineers and Contractors to control building regulations might be considered. I think we should include the control of all Utility Companies in the proposed Greater H.K. Council. In the Report, we rightly request for the control of traffic and transport. I do not see any reason why we should not create a Public Utility Commission to control the electric companies, the telephone company and the gas company in Hong Kong. No department is having any direct jurisdictions to those companies right now. The services of those Utility Companies are in direct con- nexion with every single citizen in this Colony. Our daily life and our industries are being affected by their services, so why not let us control them. The Tourist Association should be re-organized and placed under the Council. In such a case the financial resources, the talent for planning and creation of amenities, such as beaches, swimming pools, parks, museum, or even golf course, or golf driving range could be merged into one single organization. Proper propaganda to overseas to promote Hong Kong as a tourist spot and not just a shoppers' paradise is important and it is only right to let the people of Hong Kong handle this. HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 301 As to qualifications for being elected to the proposed Greater H.K. Council, I still cannot find the right answer myself but I do definitely consider that qualifications should be studied in much greater details than that being proposed. A certain standard of Hong Kong citizen- ship, as I have heard so many times this afternoon, should be created to let the true Hong Kong people to be in the local government, and those whose interest is merely for self-gain must be barred. I consider the qualification being proposed is not sufficient. I would like to stress here that I am not trying to make any distinction of races, creed or religion, but I do think that anyone who is so elected to the Council should be truly Hong Kong people in heart. Mr. Chairman, with those remarks and reservations, I have great pleasure in supporting the motion. MR. HENRY HU:-Mr. Chairman, I would first of all say that the Ad Hoc Report is a very good report, and we should thank the working party, particularly the Chairman, Mr. SALES, for the work they have done. Mr. Chairman, today is a very happy occasion in this Council, firstly because all members are speaking, including the Official Members, which is the first time in my short time in this committee. Secondly, Mr. Chairman, the motions which I moved last June with regard to Hong Kong citizenship, and in September last year with regard to the Chinese language, have been mentioned today by members of the Civic Association and also by Appointed Members, so it is particularly pleasing to me to find my ideas have been approved by this Council. (Dr. LEE left at this point) MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, on a point of clarification, the Civic Association members have always been in favour of these two proposals raised. (Dr. WOO left at this point) MR. HENRY HU:-About the Report itself, I would first of all say a few words concerning section 34 of the Report. Section 34 deals with the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs. It seems to be absurd that there should be a Secretariat for Chinese Affairs in Hong Kong, since Chinese people account for over 95% of the total population. Such kind of establishment is usually designed for the protection of minority interest in a community. But under the present set-up in Hong Kong Chinese, as the majority of the population, need a certain kind of pro- tection, and the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs was, in my view, established for that purpose. The Secretariat for Chinese Affairs did

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this I would like to quote one section of the letter from the Reform Club:

The Medical Department is another complex department that I consider should be left alone and I believe that we should delete the inclusion of this department in the proposed Greater H.K. Council.

The basic function of the Building Code in Hong Kong makes the inclusion of the control of building construction under the Council most impracticable. With the highly trained technical staffs and the interdependibility between the Building Ordinance Office and other sections of the P.W.D., I consider the Building Ordinance Office can serve Hong Kong best by remaining under the control of the Director of Public Works. But, perhaps, the setting up of a Board of Building Construction Control consisting of leading Architects, Engineers and Contractors to control building regulations might be considered.

I think we should include the control of all Utility Companies in the proposed Greater H.K. Council. In the Report, we rightly request for the control of traffic and transport. I do not see any reason why we should not create a Public Utility Commission to control the electric companies, the telephone company and the gas company in Hong Kong. No department is having any direct jurisdictions to those companies right now. The services of those Utility Companies are in direct con- nexion with every single citizen in this Colony. Our daily life and our industries are being affected by their services, so why not let us control them.

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As to qualifications for being elected to the proposed Greater H.K. Council, I still cannot find the right answer myself but I do definitely consider that qualifications should be studied in much greater details than that being proposed. A certain standard of Hong Kong citizen- ship, as I have heard so many times this afternoon, should be created to let the true Hong Kong people to be in the local government, and those whose interest is merely for self-gain must be barred. I consider the qualification being proposed is not sufficient. I would like to stress here that I am not trying to make any distinction of races, creed or religion, but I do think that anyone who is so elected to the Council should be truly Hong Kong people in heart. Mr. Chairman, with those remarks and reservations, I have great pleasure in supporting the motion.

MR. HENRY HU:-Mr. Chairman, I would first of all say that the Ad Hoc Report is a very good report, and we should thank the working party, particularly the Chairman, Mr. SALES, for the work they have done.

Mr. Chairman, today is a very happy occasion in this Council, firstly because all members are speaking, including the Official Members, which is the first time in my short time in this committee.

(Dr. LEE left at this point)

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, on a point of clarification, the Civic Association members have always been in favour of these two proposals raised.

(Dr. WOO left at this point)

MR. HENRY HU:-About the Report itself, I would first of all say a few words concerning section 34 of the Report. Section 34 deals with the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs. It seems to be absurd that there should be a Secretariat for Chinese Affairs in Hong Kong, since Chinese people account for over 95% of the total population. Such kind of establishment is usually designed for the protection of minority interest in a community. But under the present set-up in Hong Kong Chinese, as the majority of the population, need a certain kind of pro- tection, and the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs was, in my view, established for that purpose.

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