[Interview] Advocate the price of emergency masks when necessary. Li Huiqiong: I hate the government for iron and steel.

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Written by: Peng Yiwei

2020-02-04 07:00

The outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan caused by the new coronavirus continues, and the city is "hard to find." Even if citizens line up to buy masks in the cold wind, they may not be able to start successfully. In an interview with "Hong Kong 01", the chairman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) said that the government should adopt any feasible legislation to limit the price of masks and prevent unscrupulous businessmen from taking advantage of speculation in profit making. If necessary, the "Emergency Regulations Ordinance" may be required to deal with it.

Li Huiqiong emphasized that in the current severe emergency situation, the government should first consider the use of the "Reserved Commodities Ordinance" and strive to ensure the stability of mask prices and supplies. If the relevant regulations are not suitable, "why can't the" Emergency Law "be considered?" I am most concerned about the availability of masks. I believe that even if the Emergency Law is to be invoked, citizens will understand the government's decision.

Li Huiqiong suggested that the government should consider using the "Reserved Goods Regulations" to make sure that the price and supply of masks are stable, and if necessary, emergency laws should be adopted. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Promote the distribution of non-medical masks to the public

Li Huiqiong admitted in an interview with "Hong Kong 01" yesterday that she was disappointed with the government's handling of the epidemic, especially with regard to the supply of masks, information dissemination and relief of concerns. ". She pointed out that regarding the supply of masks, the government should report on the progress of global procurement as soon as possible. "Except for the figures announced by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Zhang Jianzong, there is nothing wrong. The government has done a lot of procurement work. When will I arrive in Hong Kong, and through what channels, etc.? In fact, the citizens really have no way of knowing that there are a few people who braved the cold wind to line up to buy masks. It is really a ghost! "

The Government stated earlier that the Logistics Department had stocked 10 million masks to support the operational needs of the relevant policy bureaux and departments. Li Huiqiong pointed out that the government should break through thinking and distribute the reserve of non-medical masks to citizens in need. She has recently received many complaints from cleaning companies and owners' corporations. "Even security guards and cleaners can not use masks." It is emphasized that the government should regard masks as a matter of people's livelihood and take a multi-pronged approach to ensure the supply of masks in the market as soon as possible.

Li Huiqiong criticized that until now, she had not received any information from the government on epidemic prevention. "I am very sloppy, so it makes sense for the public to be disappointed." (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Businessman intentionally produces masks locally without government response

Li Huiqiong revealed that two local businessmen had submitted a proposal to the government earlier, saying that they intended to purchase a production line to produce masks locally, but they did not receive a response from the government. She believed that if the government approved it, they would be able to start production within the month. She Later, he will meet Zhang Jianzong with party friends to reflect relevant issues.

The DAB has recently donated 50,000 masks from the Volunteer Union, but it has been distributed immediately. Li Huiqiong revealed that the party has found masks around the world, and the fastest batch will be arriving from Indonesia. However, she learned that many regions, including Taiwan and Japan, have begun to restrict the export of masks, so purchasing is difficult. In addition, the party needs to supply masks to regional service party members, and may not have sufficient numbers to send to citizens.

Li Huiqiong pointed out that the government should break through thinking and distribute the reserves of non-medical masks to the citizens in need. It emphasized that the government should regard masks as a matter of people's livelihood and ensure the supply of masks in the market as soon as possible. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Never received a telephone epidemic prevention message "Public disappointment makes sense"

In terms of information dissemination, Li Huiqiong criticized and received many reflections. The central, Macau and Taiwan governments have sent mobile phone messages to the public on the latest developments in the epidemic. "But so far, I have not received any government information on epidemic prevention. I ca n’t do simple things. I ’m very stubborn, so it makes sense for people to be disappointed. ”

Regarding the recent epidemic prevention work of many Hong Kong and Macau governments, many people think that the Hong Kong government often "slows 10 beats". Li Huiqiong said that she understands the government's difficulties in epidemic prevention, and Hong Kong and Macau cannot be compared. "Macau has only 500,000 people Even if each person wears 10 masks, they only wear 5 million masks. " However, she emphasized that the government should not use this as an excuse. If there are any difficulties, the public should be accounted to the public. If there are insufficient staff, the DAB will be happy to arrange voluntary work assistance, including making masks and measuring body temperature at checkpoints.

Li Huiqiong believes that the government should make use of the currently unused Disneyland II land and cruise ships as epidemic prevention facilities, but the premise is that it must be far away from residential houses. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Borrow Disneyland Phase II for epidemic prevention facilities

The government recently planned to requisition the hotel "Cui Ya Shan Fang" in Meifu and Rao Zongyi Cultural Center as a quarantine camp, but was protested by residents living nearby. Li Huiqiong believed that due to the serious shortage of epidemic prevention facilities, the government should use laws to requisition land for a quarantine camp. She suggested that the land, cruises, etc. of Disney's second phase, which are currently idle, could be used, but the premise is that they must be far away from residential houses. She hoped that the public would understand the current needs of the community, such as the use of dormitories for medical staff and compulsory isolation facilities on the 14th.

Li Huiqiong frankly acknowledged that the public was disappointed with the government's epidemic prevention work. "Citizens are in a state of urgency in the government. Take the simplest mask as an example. Does the government care about citizens who use masks?" But she believes that no There will be an official "Tedden is engaged in the decline", and believes that the most important thing now is to fight against the epidemic. She does not want to see someone infected, and she does not want someone to lose her life due to the epidemic.

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