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ropes, comes from the loading and unloading of ships in the harbour which is one of the major sources of pollution in the harbour. The main point is that we have been postponing dealing with this matter for years. Every time that it is brought up, we are told somebody is looking into it. But when it comes down to it, nothing is done and this is why I have brought it up here today and I cannot support Dr. Kim CHAM's motion because we have discussed it. We are not going to get anywhere if we go on discussing it. We really ought to do something. In my view, this Council should give a lead to the Government. So again, I ask everyone to support my motion.
MR. PETER CHAN (in English):--A point of clarification. Can Mr. SULKE clarify that if you pass the motion, he sends the bill to the Government. Would they pay for it? Have you got assurance from some Government departments like Financial Secretary or somebody, he'll pay for it? If you can get this assurance that he'll pay for it, I will support your motion, but if you pass a motion that somebody will pay for it and doesn't pay for it, and unless we can pay for it, I can't support your motion.
CHAIRMAN (in English):--Mr. Peter C. K. CHAN'S query is out of Order. The motion has been moved by Dr. Kim CHAM and seconded by Mrs. Grace HU under Standing Order 15(c) that the original motion be referred to the Standing Committee of the Whole Council.
The question was put.
The motion was carried with 18 for, 5 against and 1 abstention.
ADJOURNMENT--5.28 p.m.
CHAIRMAN (in English): That concludes the business of today's meeting. This is the last meeting for the year 1983 and I would like to wish all members a joyous Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Council stands adjourned until Tuesday, 10 January 1984 at 2.30 p.m.
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ropes, comes from the loading and unloading of ships in the harbour which is one of the major sources of pollution in the harbour. The main point is that w have been postponing dealing with this matter for years. Everytime that it is
brought up, we are told somebody is looking into it. But when it comes down
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it, nothing is done and this is why I have brought it up here today and I cannot support Dr. Kim CHAM's motion because we have discussed it. We are not going to get anywhere if we go on discussing it. We really ought to do something. In my view, this Council should give a lead to the Government. So again. I ask
everyone to support my motion.
MR. PETER CHAN (in English):--A point of clarification. Can Mr. SULKE clarify that if you pass the motion, he sends the bill to the Government. Would they pay for it? Have you got assurance from some Government departments like Financial Secretary or somebody, he'll pay for it? If you can get this assurance that he'll pay for it, I will support your motion, but if you pass a motion the somebody will pay for it and doesn't pay for it, and unless we can pay for I can't support your motion.
CHAIRMAN (in English):---Mr. Peter C. K. CHAN'S query is out of Order. The motion has been moved by Dr. Kim CHAM and seconded by Mrs. Grace Hr under Standing Order 15(c) that the original motion be referred to the Standing
Committee of the Whole Council.
The question was put.
The motion was carried with 18 for, 5 against and 1 abstention.
ADJOURNMENT--5.28 p.m.
CHAIRMAN (in English): That concludes the business of today's meeting. Th is the last meeting for the year 1983 and I would like to wish all members. joyous Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Council stands adjourned until Tuesday, 10 January 1984 at 2.30 p.m.
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