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MR. SAN STEPHEN WONG HON-CHING (in Cantonese):—I would like to ask a question in relation to definition of terms. In relation to paragraph 2 of the reply concerning full-time students, while in English, it is called full-time students, in Chinese, it is called ‘全日制學生’. I understand that ‘全日制’ literally means those students attending full-day school. Is it correct that those secondary school students who only go to schools in morning or afternoon session are excluded from enjoying concessionary rates?
MR. RONNIE WONG MAN-CHIU (in Cantonese):—I would like to clarify that full-time students refer to those students who spend all their time in studying. Those who attend morning or afternoon session are also included.
THE HONOURABLE MAN SAI-CHEONG (in Cantonese): Can Mr. WONG clarify one point? Is the Council going to review the charging policy on recreational facilities in respect of students, the elderly and the disabled and will the result be made known to us very soon?
MR. RONNIE WONG MAN-CHIU (in Cantonese):—I have mentioned that concerning concessions for students, apart from tennis courts, we are also reviewing other facilities. As for the elderly, some concessions are given to them when they use some recreational facilities. As to a comprehensive review on all our sports facilities, particularly in relation to the disabled, we will report the findings or results of our review to the Council as soon as possible.
(2) MR. IP KWOK-CHUNG, on behalf of Ms. ANNA TANG KING-YUNG, asked the following question (in Cantonese):—In recent years, the Urban Council's positive role in the Greening of Hong Kong Campaign has won widespread public approval. Statistics reveal that some 600,000 trees have been planted in the territory but that several hundred of these are in need of repair. Has the Urban Services Department increased its manpower for the purpose of tree preservation to keep pace with the increase in the number of trees? How does the Department carry out day-to-day maintenance and repair of trees in various districts?
MR. MA LEE-WO, Chairman OF THE WORKING GROUP ON THE GREENING OF HONG KONG, replied as follows (in Cantonese): The question of tree maintenance for the Green Hong Kong Campaign can be divided into two parts, namely:
(a) whether there has been an increase in manpower to maintain the increased number of trees planted in recent years; and
(b) the day-to-day maintenance of trees in various districts.
As regards the first part, 12 temporary workmen have been specifically employed to meet the need for maintaining the increased number of trees planted for the Green Hong Kong Campaign. Roadside trees are maintained by the Tree Section which operates in two gangs and has a combined workforce of 60 staff. Requests for additional staff have been budgeted for in the Five-Year
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MR. SAN STEPHEN WONG HON-CHING (in Cantonese):—I would like to ask a question in relation to definition of terms. In relation to paragraph 2 of the reply concerning full-time students, while in English, it is called full-time students, in Chinese, it is called #4. I understand that '' literally means those students attending fully day school. It is correct that those secondary schools students who only go to schools in morning or afternoon session are excluded from enjoying concessionary rates?
MR. RONNIE WONG MAN-CHIU (in Cantonese):—I would like to clarify that full time students refer to those students who spend all their time in studying. Those who attend morning or afternoon session are also included.
THE HONOURABle Man Sai-cheONG (in Cantonese): Can Mr. WONG clarify one point? Is the Council going to review the charging policy on recreational facilities in respect of students, the elderly and the disabled and will the result be made known to us very soon?
MR. RONNIE WONG MAN-CHIU (in Cantonese):—I have mentioned that concerning concessions for students, apart from tennis courts, we are also reviewing other facilities. As for the elderly, some concessions are given to them when they use some recreational facilities. As to a comprehensive review on all our sports facilities, particularly in relation to the disabled, we will report the findings or results of our review to the Council as soon as possible.
(2) MR. IP KWOK-CHUNG, on behalf of Ms. ANNA TANG KING-YUNG, asked the following question (in Cantonese):-In recent years, the Urban Council's positive role in the Greening of Hong Kong Campaign has won widespread public approval. Statistics reveal that some 600 000 trees have been planted in the territory but that several hundred of these are in need of repair. Has the Urban Services Department increased its manpower for the purpose of tree preservation to keep pace with the increase in the number of trees? How does the Department carry out day-to-day maintenance and repair of trees in various districts?
MR. MA LEE-wo, Chairman OF THE WORKING GROUP ON THE GREENING OF HONG KONG, replied as follows (in Cantonese): The question of tree maintenance for the Green Hong Kong Campaign can be divided into two parts, namly:
(a) whether there has been an increase in manpower to maintain the
increased number of trees planted in recent years; and
(b) the day-to-day maintenance of trees in various districts.
As regards the first part, 12 temporary workmen have been specifically employed to meet the need for maintaining the increased number of trees planted for the Green Hong Kong Campaign. Roadside trees are maintained by the Tree Section which operates in two gangs and has a combined work force of 60 staff. Requests for additional staff have been budgeted for in the Five-Year
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