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HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL

ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN.

CHAIRMAN: -Ladies and gentlemen, the meeting is called to order.

Before proceeding with the agenda, I would like to welcome back Mr. BERNACCHI from his honeymoon and Mr. FORSGATE (when he comes in) from his leave.

MINUTES.

The minutes of the meeting held on 7th April, 1970, were confirmed.

PAPERS.

THE CHAIRMAN laid upon the table the following papers:

(1) Report on the work of the Urban Council and Urban

Services Department for the month of April, 1970.

(2) Urban Council and Urban Services Department Statis- tical Report for the period 1st January, 1970 to 31st March, 1970.

(3) Report by the Commissioner for Resettlement on the pro- gress of clearance and resettlement operations during the period 1st January, 1970 to 31st March, 1970.

MR. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN:-The Urban Council Health Education Select Committee, in conjunction with the Urban Services Department, carried out its "Protect Your Eyesight Campaign" during the months of February and March.

During the campaign, close liaison was maintained by the Urban Services Department with the Medical and Health Department, Educa- tion Department, Information Services Department and City District Officers, which enabled the campaign to receive much publicity and support.

The campaign was also extended to the New Territories.

A paper is tabled setting out the various activities carried out during the campaign. (Appendix I).

(1) MR. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN asked the following question:-

Can the Chairman inquire from Government when the revised draft legislation on the management of multi-storey build- ings will be completed and put before Legislative Council for consideration and enactment?

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DR. DENNY M. H. HUANG, CHAIRMAN OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows:-

This question concerns the Multi-storey Buildings (Owners

Incorporation) Bill.

Members will recall that the draft of this Bill was considered by the Council in June 1969. The Government also published the Bill so as to afford the general public an opportunity to comment on it. The various Government departments concerned were also consulted.

I am informed that all the comments and criticisms received have now been considered and a revised draft Bill pro- duced. The next step will be for the Bill to be submitted to the Governor-in-Council prior to its introduction, if approved, into the Legislative Council.

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, can you tell this Council when will the Bill be submitted to the Governor-in-Council?

soon.

CHAIRMAN:-I can only say, Mr. CHEONG-LEEN, I hope it will be

MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, can you find out and advise members of this Council.

CHAIRMAN: ---Certainly.

(2) MR. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN asked the following question:-

Can the Chairman advise how many banks have branches in Resettlement Estates? Can steps be taken to make avail- able suitable premises in Resettlement Estates to provide banking facilities for the benefit and convenience of our Resettlement Estates dwellers?

MR. HENRY H. L. HU, CHAIRMAN OF THE RESETTLEMENT MANAGE- MENT SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows:-

I should like to thank Mr. CHEONG-LEEN for raising this question. The Resettlement Department has already given this matter a good deal of attention. In most new resettlement estates the administration office is in a separate building which also provides space for a bank and post office if these are required. Three of these banks have now been let by public tender and they are at Shek Lei, Ham Tin and Sau Mau Ping. Four more are either being built or are planned and they are at Tsz