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(J) Cultural Presentation at the Hong Kong Coliseum
The Royal Ballet, Covent Garden
14-18/6/83
(K) Festivals
(1) International Film Festival
24/3-8/4/83
(2) International Schools Dance Festival
14/7-22/7/83
(3) Drama Festival 1983
26/7-9/8/83
(4) Chinese Opera Festival
(5) 8th Festival of Asian Arts
3-14/9/83
20/10-5/11/83
City Hall, Lee Theatre, King's Theatre Concert Hall, Ko Shan Theatre City Hall City Hall
PAPER
City Hall, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Ko Shan Theatre
(Mrs. Grace Ho arrived during the Chairman's address.)
The following paper was laid on the table:-
(1) Report to the Urban Council by the Director of Urban Services and Secretary, Urban Council, for the month of November 1982.
QUESTIONS
1. THE HONOURABLE SELINA CHOW asked the following question (in English):-In view of the recent removal of illegal cooked food stalls in Kwun Tong, can we be informed when the legal cooked food stalls being built in the district will be operational, and whether they will be adequate to cope with the demand created by the dismantling of the illegal stalls recently?
MR. SHUM CHOI-SANG, CHAIRMAN OF THE MARKETS AND STREET TRADERS SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in Cantonese):-This question concerns progress in building cooked food centres in Kwun Tong in relation to the clearance of illegal stalls in the district and is in two parts.
In reply to the first part of the question, construction work on two new cooked food centres in the district (one in Tsun Yip Street and the other at the Kwun Tong Ferry Concourse) is about to start and is expected to be completed around October 1983. The two new centres will provide a total of 85 stalls, of which 25 will be used for reprovisioning two existing cooked food bazaars. Construction of a third cooked food centre at Tung Yuen Street, comprising 8 stalls, will start in February 1983 and is also due for completion in October 1983. There will thus be a net increase of 68 stalls when these centres become operational in October 1983. Furthermore, an additional 20 cooked food stalls will be provided in the Shui Wo Street market complex which is due for completion in 1986.
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The second part of the question concerns the adequacy of these additional facilities to cope with the demand created by the recent clearance of a number of illegal cooked food stalls. I am afraid that, in view of the varied nature of the businesses carried on by the illegal operators, it is difficult to ascertain precisely the loss in eating facilities resulting from the cessation of their businesses. It is estimated that the three new cooked food centres to be completed next year will be able to cater for several thousand workers daily, and therefore there should be no significant shortfall, if any, in the overall situation. As these projects will not be completed in time to meet immediate demand, the Council has approved (as an interim measure) the issue of up to ten Fixed Pitch (Fast Food Van) Hawker Licences to facilitate the early provision of additional fast food lunching facilities at various locations in the district. The City Services Department is now processing applications with a view to enabling them to become operational early next year.
MRS. CHOW (in English): Mr. Chairman, since the fast food vans seem to be created to meet a temporary demand. What will happen to these vans when these stalls are completed?
MR. SHUM (in Cantonese): Mr. Chairman, the fixed pitch fast food van hawker licences are only an interim measure. As soon as the market complexes are completed, they will be eliminated.
MR. LAU (in Cantonese): Mr. Chairman, by next year, there will be 68 stalls in operation. I would like to ask whether suitable reprovisioning will be provided for the cooked food stall?
MR. SHUM (in Cantonese): Mr. Chairman, in operation torch, most stalls are illegal. So, they will not be given first priority for reprovisioning. However, if the market stalls and cooked food centres have extra spaces, we can allow them to join the ballot.
2. MR. HOWARD H. W. YOUNG asked the following question (in Cantonese): What facilities does the Urban Council provide for model-boat activities in public parks? What is the policy regarding the use of public fountains for model-boating?
MR. KENNETH T. C. LO, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in English): This question is in two parts. The first part seeks information on the facilities provided by the Council for model boat activities in public parks. The second part asks what the policy is on the use of public fountains for model boating.
In answer to the first part of the question, the Council formerly provided model boat pools at six public pleasure grounds: one in Hong Kong and five in
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HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
(J) Cultural Presentation at the Hong Kong Coliseum
The Royal Ballet, Covent Garden
14-18/6/83
(K) Festivals
(1) International Film Festival
24/3-8/4/83
(2) International Schools Dance Festival
14/7-22/7/83
(3) Drama Festival 1983
26/7-9/8/83
(4)
Chinese Opera Festival
(5)
8th Festival of Asian Arts
3-14/9/83
20/10-5/11/83
City Hall, Lee Theatre, King's Theatre Concert Hall, Ko Shan Theatre City Hall City Hall
PAPER
City Hall, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Ko Shan Theatre
(Mrs. Grace Ho arrived during the Chairman's address.)
The following paper was laid on the table:-
(1) Report to the Urban Council by the Director of Urban Services and
Secretary, Urban Council, for the month of November 1982.
QUESTIONS
1. THE HONOURABLE SELINA CHOW asked the following question (in English):-In view of the recent removal of illegal cooked food stalls in Kwun Tong, can we be informed when the legal cooked food stalls being built in the district will be operational, and whether they will be adequate to cope with the demand created by the dismantling of the illegal stalls recently?
MR. SHUM CHOI-SANG, CHAIRMAN OF THE Markets and STREET TRADERS SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in Cantonese):-This question concerns progress in building cooked food centres in Kwun Tong in relation to the clearance of illegal stalls in the district and is in two parts.
In reply to the first part of the question, construction work on two new cooked food centres in the district (one in Tsun Yip Street and the other at the Kwun Tong Ferry Concourse) is about to start and is expected to be completed around October 1983. The two new centres will provide a total of 85 stalls, of which 25 will be used for reprovisioning two existing cooked food bazaars. Construction of a third cooked food centre at Tung Yuen Street, comprising 8 stalls, will start in February 1983 and is also due for completion in October 1983. There will thus be a net increase of 68 stalls when these centres become operational in October 1983. Furthermore, an additional 20 cooked food stalls will be provided in the Shui Wo Street market complex which is due for completion in 1986.
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The second part of the question concerns the adequacy of these additional facilities to cope with the demand created by the recent clearance of a number of illegal cooked food stalls. I am afraid that, in view of the varied nature of the businesses carried on by the illegal operators, it is difficult to ascertain precisely the loss in eating facilities resulting from the cessation of their businesses. It is estimated that the three new cooked food centres to be completed next year will be able to cater for several thousand workers daily, and therefore there should significant shortfall, if any, in the overall situation. As these projects will not be completed in time to meet immediate demand, the Council has approved (as an interim measure) the issue of up to ten Fixed Pitch (Fast Food Van) Hawker Licences to facilitate the early provision of additional fast food lunching facilities at various locations in the district. The City Services Department is now processing applications with a view to enabling them to become operational early next year.
be no
MRS. CHOW (in English):----Mr. Chairman, since the fast food vans seems to be created to meet a temporary demand. What will happen to these vans when these stalls are completed?
MR. SHUM (in Cantonese):-Mr. Chairman, the fixed pitch fast food van hawker licences are only an interim measure. As soon as the market complexes are completed, they will be eliminated.
MR. LAU (in Cantonese):—Mr. Chairman, by next year, there will be 68 stalls in operation. I would like to ask whether suitable reprovisioning will be provided for the cooked food stall?
MR. SHUM (in Cantonese): Mr. Chairman, in operation torch, most stalls are illegal. So, they will not be given first priority for reprovisioning. However, if the market stalls and cooked food centres have extra spaces, we can allow them to join the ballot.
2. MR. HOWARD H. W. YOUNG asked the following question (in Cantonese): What facilities does the Urban Council provide for model-boat activities in public parks?
What is the policy regarding the use of public fountains for model-boating?
MR. KENNETH T. C. LO, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in English):----This question is in two parts. The first part seeks information on the facilities provided by the Council for model boat activities in public parks. The second part asks what the policy is on the use of public fountains for model boating.
In answer to the first part of the question, the Council formerly provided model boat pools at six public pleasure grounds: one in Hong Kong and five in
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