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1. The total tobacco sales (in 1988-89) is estimated to be around HK$2,644 millions
2. The total government tax will then be around HK$1,190 millions
3. If 5% of additional levy for the funding is placed on the tobacco sales, the levy will be HK$132.2 millions
Thus we can see that this scheme will generate not less than HK$130 millions annually for the sponsorship of sports and arts activities in Hong Kong.
10. Conclusion
May I conclude that there is now a possible alternative solution to the problems of restricting tobacco sponsorship. The Victorian Bill when modified to Hong Kong situation may provide a possible answer. May I suggest that Council members comment and contribute their ideas so as to curb the harmful effects of tobacco sponsorship.
Madam Chairman, with these words, I support the motion.
ADJOURNMENT—5.15 p.m.
VICE-CHAIRMAN (in English): Ladies and Gentlemen, the meeting is now adjourned until Thursday, 12 January 1989 on which day other members of this Council will resume the Debate. Thank you.
PRESENT
THE CHAIRMAN, URBAN COUNCIL, MR. H. M. G. FORSGATE, C.B.E., J.P.
THE VICE-CHAIRMAN, URBAN COUNCIL, DR. THE HONOURABLE ELSIE TU, C.B.E.
MR. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN, C.B.E., J.P.
MR. PETER C. K. CHAN
MISS CECILIA L. Y. YEUNG
MR. STEPHEN M. L. LAU, O.B.E., J.P.
MR. WALTER M. SULKE, O.B.E., J.P.
MR. PAO PING-WING, J.P.
MR. LAM CHAK-PIU
MR. FREDERICK K. K. FUNG
MR. LEE CHIK-YUET
THE HONOURABLE NELLIE FONG, J.P.
MR. TONG KAM-BIU
MR. SAMUEL P. W. WONG, J.P.
DR. RONALD D. B. LEUNG, J.P.
MR. FAN KAM-PING
MR. MARVIN CHEUNG KIN-TUNG
MR. CHOW WAI-KEUNG
MR. MAN SAI-CHEONG
MRS. CHOW CHEUNG WAI-PING, J.P.
MR. CHAN KWOK-MING
MISS FOK PUI-YEE
MR. RONNIE WONG MAN-CHIU
MISS VICTORIA CHAN YING
MRS. ELEANOR C. M. LING
MR. PAUL T. K. YOUNG
MISS JULIANA LI
ABSENT
DR. PHILIP C. K. KWOK, J.P.
MR. JOSEPH Y. S. CHAN
MR. LO KING-MAN, J.P.
THE SECRETARY, URBAN COUNCIL, MR. R. SPENCER, J.P.
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OFFICIAL RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Meeting of 12 January 1989–2.30 p.m.
282
HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
1. The total tobacco sales (in 1988-89) is estimated to be around HK$2,644
millions
2.
The total government tax will then be around HK$1,190 millions
3.
If 5% of additional levy for the funding is placed on the tobacco sales, the levy will be HK$132.2 millions
Thus we can see that this scheme will generate not less than HK$130 millions annually for the sponsorship of sports and arts activities in Hong Kong.
10. Conclusion
May I conclude that there is now a possible alternative solution to the problems of restricting tobacco sponsorship. The Victorian Bill when modified to Hong Kong situation may provide a possible answer. May I suggest that Council members comment and contribute their ideas so as to curb the harmful effects of tobacco sponsorship.
Madam Chairman, with these words, I support the motion.
ADJOURNMENT-5.15 p.m.
VICE-CHAIRMAN (in English):-Ladies and Gentlemen, the meeting is now adjourned until Thursday, 12 January 1989 on which day other members of this Council will resume the Debate. Thank you.
PRESENT
THE CHAIRMAN, URBAN COUNCIL, MR. H. M. G. FORSGATE, C.B.E., J.P. THE VICE-CHAIRMAN, URBAN COUNCIL, DR. THE HONOURABLE ELSIE TU, C.B.E. MR. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN, C.B.E., J.P.
MR. PETER C. K. CHAN
MISS CECILIA L. Y. YEUNG
MR. STEPHEN M. L. LAU, O.B.E., J.P. MR. WALTER M. SULKE, O.B.E., J.P.
MR. PAO PING-WING, J.P.
MR. LAM CHAK-PIU
MR. FREDERICK K. K. FUNG
MR. LEE CHIK-YUET
THE HONOURABLE NELLIE FONG, J.P.
MR. TONG KAM-BIU
MR. SAMUEL P. W. WONG, J.P.
DR. RONALD D. B. LEUNG, J.P.
MR. FAN KAM-PING
MR. MARVIN CHEUNG KIN-TUNG
MR. CHOW WAI-KEUNG
MR. MAN SAI-CHEONG
MRS. CHOW CHEUNG WAI-PING, J.P.
MR. CHAN KWOK-MING
MISS FOK PUI-YEE
MR. RONNIE WONG MAN-CHIU
MISS VICTORIA CHAN YING
MRS. ELEANOR C. M. LING
MR. PAUL T. K. YOUNG
MISS JULIANA LI
ABSENT
DR. PHILIP C. K. KWOK, J.P.
MR. JOSEPH Y. S. CHAN
MR. LO KING-MAN, J.P.
THE SECRETARY, URBAN COUNCIL, MR. R. SPENCER, J.P.
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