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users and provides advice on the proper use of VDU, were distributed to staff members concerned for their reference.

As for members of the public who use the Council's computer facilities such as in UC public libraries, a copy of the Guide is placed beside the VDU to advise the users on the proper use of VDU.

The Department will continue to check the environment and furniture for operation of computer facilities to see whether they are in compliance with the recommendations made in the Guide in order to safeguard the users' health.

MR. JOSEPH CHAN YUEK-SUT (in Cantonese):-Mr. Lam Man-fai has gathered a lot of helpful information for us.

CHAIRMAN (in Cantonese): Yes, I thank him on your behalf since no question has been raised by you. Apart from answering the question, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee has gathered additional information for Members and reminded users of points to note. Thank you.

As there is no follow-up question, we will go back to question no. 1. Mr. Daniel To Boon-man, please.

(1) MR. DANIEL TO BOON-MAN asked the following question (in Cantonese):-

'On the matters concerning safety, water quality and facilities of the 12 beaches under the jurisdiction of the Council, I have the following questions: (a) Since the swimming season is approaching, besides the shark prevention nets installed last year, what other shark prevention measures are adopted by the Council to safeguard swimmers' safety?

(b) Will the Council consider studying the use of the state-of-the-art “shark repellent device” to repel sharks away from the Council's beaches? (c) According to the recent issue of Government Gazette, the water quality at St. Stephen's Beach as compared to the past, has deteriorated (especially in E-coli loads). Is this related to the discharge by the primary sewage treatment plant that was newly constructed in Stanley?

(d) What measures are adopted by the Council, including work already carried out effectively and measures to be implemented, to improve water cleanliness at the Council's beaches (especially St. Stephen's Beach)? (e) Does the Council have any plans to improve and replace the obsolete and outdated facilities at Turtle Cove Beach within a short period?“

MR. RONNIE WONG MAN-CHIU, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in Cantonese):-This five-part question concerns the safety, water quality and facilities of beaches under the jurisdiction of the Council.

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Page 33 of 654 HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL 31 users and provides advice on the proper use of VDU, were distributed to staff members concerned for their reference. As for members of the public who use the Council's computer facilities such as in UC public libraries, a copy of the Guide is placed beside the VDU to advise the users on the proper use of VDU. The Department will continue to check the environment and furniture for operation of computer facilities to see whether they are in compliance with the recommendations made in the Guide in order to safeguard the users' health. MR. JOSEPH CHAN YUEK-SUT (in Cantonese):-Mr. Lam Man-fai has gathered a lot of helpful information for us. CHAIRMAN (in Cantonese): Yes, I thank him on your behalf since no question has been raised by you. Apart from answering the question, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee has gathered additional information for Members and reminded users of points to note. Thank you. As there is no follow-up question, we will go back to question no. 1. Mr. Daniel To Boon-man, please. (1) MR. DANIEL TO BOON-MAN asked the following question (in Cantonese):- 'On the matters concerning safety, water quality and facilities of the 12 beaches under the jurisdiction of the Council, I have the following questions: (a) Since the swimming season is approaching, besides the shark prevention nets installed last year, what other shark prevention measures are adopted by the Council to safeguard swimmers' safety? (b) Will the Council consider studying the use of the state-of-the-art “shark repellent device” to repel sharks away from the Council's beaches? (c) According to the recent issue of Government Gazette, the water quality at St. Stephen's Beach as compared to the past, has deteriorated (especially in E-coli loads). Is this related to the discharge by the primary sewage treatment plant that was newly constructed in Stanley? (d) What measures are adopted by the Council, including work already carried out effectively and measures to be implemented, to improve water cleanliness at the Council's beaches (especially St. Stephen's Beach)? (e) Does the Council have any plans to improve and replace the obsolete and outdated facilities at Turtle Cove Beach within a short period?“ MR. RONNIE WONG MAN-CHIU, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in Cantonese):-This five-part question concerns the safety, water quality and facilities of beaches under the jurisdiction of the Council. Page 33 of 654

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users and provides advice on the proper use of VDU, were distributed to staff members concerned for their reference.

As for members of the public who use the Council's computer facilities such as in UC public libraries, a copy of the Guide is placed beside the VDU to advise the users on the proper use of VDU.

MR. JOSEPH CHAN YUEK-SUT (in Cantonese):-Mr. Lam Man-fai has gathered a lot of helpful information for us.

As there is no follow-up question, we will go back to question no. 1. Mr. Daniel To Boon-man, please.

(1) MR. DANIEL TO BOON-MAN asked the following question (in Cantonese):-

'On the matters concerning safety, water quality and facilities of the 12 beaches under the jurisdiction of the Council, I have the following questions: (a) Since the swimming season is approaching, besides the shark prevention ners installed last year, what other shark prevention measures are adopted by the Council to safeguard swimmers' safety?

(b) Will the Council consider studying the use of the state-of-the-art “shark

repellent device” to repel sharks away from the Council's beaches? (c) According to the recent issue of Government Gazette, the water quality at St. Stephen's Beach as compared to the past, has deteriorated (especially in E-coli loads). Is this related to the discharge by the primary sewage treatment plant that was newly constructed in Stanley?

outdated facilities at Turtle Cove Beach within a short period?“

MR. RONNIE WONG MAN-Chiu, ChairmAN OF THE Recreation Select COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in Cantonese):-This five-part question concerns the safety, water quality and facilities of beaches under the jurisdiction of the Council.

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