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not generally up to the public's satisfaction. Mr. CHUNG'S motion for air-conditioning our markets is a timely proposal that fits the bill. I second the motion.
MR. IP KWOK-CHUNG (in Cantonese):—I support Mr. CHUNG's motion. Air-conditioning is no longer a luxury but a necessity for providing a comfortable environment for shoppers.
On 20 September, at a Markets and Street Traders Select Committee meeting chaired by me, Members had wide and constructive discussions on the feasibility of installing air-conditioning systems in U.C. markets. The majority of speakers are in favour of the idea. However, it was agreed that there were several factors to be considered, including engineering design, completion date, increase in costs and rent which will be passed on to customers in the form of higher commodity prices. For approved layout plans or projects already under construction in particular, delays and cost increases are inevitable although modifications can be made at the final stage for installation of air-conditioning system, and even if such installation is found to be feasible and economically worthwhile, such modifications will inevitably lead to delay in completion and consequently lead to cost increase.
As installation of air-conditioning system in markets is an important issue, the MST Select Committee has decided to include this in the 1996/97 Statement of Aims to allow the Department sufficient time to consider the various implications and Members to discuss thoroughly before formulating a new set of policy. The Market Sub-Committee would also have ample chance to examine the proposal carefully. I hope the Department will explore the various aspects and prepare a paper setting out the relevant factors for consideration and the implications for the M.S.T. Select Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on whether or not to implement the proposal. In view of the above, I now move a dilatory motion in accordance with Standing Order No. 18 and 21(16)(j) to refer the issue to the M.S.T. Select Committee for discussion.
CHAIRMAN (in Cantonese):—Mr. Ip has moved a dilatory motion. Do we have a seconder?
MR. JOSEPH CHAN (in Cantonese):—I second the motion.
The question on Mr. IP Kwok-chung's dilatory motion to refer the matter back to the Markets and Street Traders Select Committee for discussion was put.
The dilatory motion was carried unanimously.
CHAIRMAN (in Cantonese):—The dilatory motion is now carried. The subject matter of Mr. CHUNG's motion shall be referred to the M.S.T. Select Committee for detailed discussion.
(5) THE CHAIRMAN, Urban Council, moved the following motion:
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not generally up to the public's satisfaction. Mr. CHUNG'S motion for air- conditioning our markets is a timely proposal that fits the bill. 1 second the motion.
MR. IP KWOK-CHUNG (in Cantonese):-] support Mr. CHUNG's motion. Air- conditioning is no longer a luxury but a necessity for providing a comfortable environment for shoppers.
On 20 September, at a Markets and Street Traders Select Committee meeting chaired by me, Members had wide and constructive discussions on the feasibility of installing air-conditioning systems in U.C. markets. The majority of speakers are in favour of the idea. However, it was agreed that there were several factors lo be considered, including engineering design, completion date, increase in costs and rent which will be passed on to customers in the form of higher commodity prices. For approved layout plans or projects already under construction in particular, delays and cost increases are inevitable although modifications can be made at the final stage for installation of air-conditioning system, and even if such installation is found to be feasible and economically worthwhile, such modifications will inevitably lead to delay in completion and consequently lead to cost increase.
As installation of air-conditioning system in markets is an important issue, the MST Select Committee has decided to include this in the 1996/97 Statement of Aims to allow the Department sufficient time to consider the various implications and Members to discuss thoroughly before formulating a new set of policy. The Market Sub-Committee would also have ample chance to examine the proposal carefully. I hope the Department will explore the various aspects and prepare a paper setting out the relevant factors for consideration and the implications for the M.S.T. Select Committee to conduct a comprehensive study on whether or not to implement the proposal. In view of the above, I now move a dilatory motion in accordance with Standing Order No. 18 and 21(16)(j) to refer the issue to the M.S.T. Select Committee for discussion.
CHAIRMAN (in Cantonese):—Mr. Ip has moved a dilatory motion. Do we have a seconder?
MR. JOSEPH CHAN (in Cantonese):-I second the motion.
The question on Mr. IP Kwok-chung's dilatory motion to refer the matter back to the Markets and Strect Traders Select Committee for discussion was put.
The dilatory motion was carried unanimously,
CHAIRMAN (in Cantonese):-The dilatory motion is now carried. The subject matter of Mr. CHUNG's motion shall be referred to the M.S.T. Select Committee for detailed discussion.
(5) THE CHAIRMAN, Urban Council, moved the following motion:-
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