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Following is a transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, at a media session at the Legislative Council Complex today (January 23):
Reporter: How does the Government ensure the stable supply of baby formula?
Secretary for Food and Health: We are very concerned about the recent reports regarding the tight supply of infant formula. Therefore, representatives of the Food and Health Bureau had a meeting with representatives of the infant formula suppliers, as well as the retail industry today. During the meeting, all parties reconfirmed their commitment to strive to maintain adequate supply of infant formula for local mothers and their babies. We understand that all the major infant formula suppliers are providing free membership, as well as hotline services and delivery service for our local parents. As far as the retailers concerned, they all confirmed that they would stick to the consensus that every purchase will be limited to four cans of infant formula. I believe that with the suppliers striving to maintain adequate supply to Hong Kong, as well as the retailers adhering the consensus of limiting the purchase size every time, we should be able to ensure the adequate supply of infant formula to our local mothers and their babies. Thank you.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Ends/Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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