Replies to Questions from Finance Committee Members

Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2003-04 Reply Serial No.
CONTROLLING OFFICER’S REPLY TO
INITIAL WRITTEN QUESTION
ETWB(E)032
Head : 44 Environmental Protection
Department
Programme : (1) Waste Facilities
Controlling Officer : Director of Environmental Protection
Question Serial No.
Subhead(No. & title): 0002
Director of Bureau : Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
Question : It is forecast that the volume of special wastes to be treated by the Chemical Waste Treatment
Centre in 2003 will increase as compared to last year. Please advise on the types and sources of
the special wastes involved. Also, please advise if the Government needs additional provisions
(including contractor fees) for the treatment of these wastes.
Asked by : Hon. CHOY So-yuk
Reply : The overall quantity of chemical waste to be treated at the Chemical Waste Treatment Centre
in 2003 is forecast to be slightly higher than that in 2002. This slight increase is mainly due to
the expected higher intake of MARPOL oily waste from ocean-going vessels which is in line
with the waste arising trend towards the end of 2002. On the other hand, the land based
chemical waste intake is expected to be more or less the same. We have included sufficient
provision to meet the expenses of the estimated amount of waste intake.
Gototop
Signature
Name in block letters ROBERT J. S. LAW
Post Title Director of Environmental Protection
Date 20 March 2003