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Written by: Chen Jiayi
2020-10-28 13:37
Last update date: 2020-10-28 13:37
It has been pointed out that the FEHD removed the national flags displayed by citizens on the streets and public places on the National Day this year. The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, responded to the enquiry of Legislative Council Member Zhou Hao Ting in writing, stating that the FEHD has not removed the national flag at any place. The Highways Department removed the national flags attached to street lights and traffic signs in Sham Shui Po on October 1, stating that it would pose a danger to road users.
Zhou Haoding reprimanded the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department for not clearing the "Lennon Wall" for a long time. Chen Zhaoshi replied that as of the 18th of this month, government departments have cleared about 340 places in Hong Kong where posters or posters were posted without permission.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, responded to the enquiry of Legislative Council Member Zhou Hao Ting in writing that the FEHD did not remove the national flag at any place, and the Highways Department removed the national flag attached to street lights and traffic signs in Sham Shui Po on October 1. .
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The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, responded to the enquiry of Legislative Council Member Zhou Hao Ting in writing that the FEHD did not remove the national flag at any place before and after the National Day this year.
"Wen Wei Po" reported earlier that the national flag of Sham Shui Po District had been removed. Chen Zhaoshi pointed out that the Highways Department stated that it had received a police notice on October 1 that Sham Shui Po had flag-hanging poles tied to some street lights and The top of the traffic sign may pose a danger to road users.
The Highways Department then arranged for the contractor to assist in the removal of the flags and poles, which have been placed in the custody of the police.
Zhou Haoding accused the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department of not clearing the "Lennon Wall" exhibits for a long time and criticized it for favoring one another.
Chen Zhaoshi replied that the government pays close attention to the unauthorized posting of posters or posters in government public places, and the FEHD will continue to clean up with relevant government departments.
From June last year to the 18th of this month, the relevant departments have cleared about 340 places in Hong Kong where posters or posters were posted without permission. However, the FEHD has not kept figures on the time required to remove the exhibits.
Zhou Haoding asked whether the government can handle National Day-related exhibits leniently. Chen Zhaoshi pointed out that the Home Affairs Department will work out appropriate procedures with relevant government departments to allow district or community groups to apply for display banners to celebrate the return and National Day. Currently, government departments and public companies The organization displays national and regional flags in more than 350 locations.
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