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completed, providing space for a public transport interchange. Concerning his other point, a proposal to build a carpark for users of the Cultural Centre, this is already being actively pursued with Government.

Mr. FAN KAM-PING questioned the adequacy of sports grounds in inner Kowloon. The situation is far from perfect, but, as members will be aware, in no other part of the urban areas is land for providing sporting and recreational facilities at such a premium. Nevertheless, three sports complexes are currently under construction in Kowloon, in Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon Bay and on Hammer Hill Road, and when these modern complexes are completed, school principals such as Mr. FAN should have less difficulty in finding venues for their schools' athletic meets.

I thank the members named, and other Councillors who made equally constructive points during the debate, and assure them that all criticisms and suggestions raised during the Annual Conventional Debate have been carefully noted, and passed onto the Department, or Government itself where applicable, for follow-up action.

Members will note that today's Council meeting agenda includes an item on the policy regarding public billard saloons and private billard clubs. I am sure that Members will agree that everything possible should be done to expedite the process of consultation on this matter which has attracted so much public attention. Steps have been taken to seek the co-operation of all ten urban District Board Chairmen to have the consultation cycle completed before the end of March 1986, so that decisive action can be taken by the Council without further delay.

Finally, we must not lose sight of the fact that this year being designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Peace, the Urban Council will do its share to promote such a praiseworthy objective. For example, the Council has adopted 'Peace in Chinese Literature' as the theme for the 1986 Chinese Literary Week.

The Chinese Literary Week is held annually to promote the appreciation of Chinese literature and to stimulate interest in creative writing. This year the Council has invited Dr. Hsia Chih-tsing, Professor of Chinese at Columbia University who is well known for his critical studies on Chinese literature, as the principal speaker at the Chinese Literary Week.

And may Hong Kong and all Hong Kong residents have a peaceful, progressive and prosperous Year of the Tiger.

The question was put.

The motion was carried unanimously.

MOTIONS

1. THE CHAIRMAN, Urban COUNCIL, moved the following motion:-

'RESOLVED that the Council should resolve itself into the Standing Committee of the Whole Council under Standing Order 2.'

Mr. H. M. G. FORSGATE, Vice-Chairman, URBAN COUNCIL seconded (in English):- Mr. Chairman, I second the motion.

The question was put.

The motion was carried unanimously.

(Note: The minutes of the Standing Committee of the Whole Council are recorded separately in Committee Minutes CW/19/85.)

2. THE CHAIRMAN, Urban COUNCIL, moved the following motion:—

'RESOLVED that this Committee resumes business as the Urban Council,'

He said (in English):-

'RESOLVED that this Committee resumes business as the Urban Council.'

MR. H. M. G. FORSGATE, VICE-Chairman, URBAN COUNCIL seconded (in English): Mr. Chairman, I second the motion.

The question was put.

The motion was carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT-4.17 p.m.

CHAIRMAN (in English):- That concludes the business of today's meeting. The Council stands adjourned until Tuesday, 11 March 1986 at 2.30 p.m.

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