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Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a public function today (February 22):
Reporter: What is the latest arrangement for vendors and hawkers in Yen Chow Street fabric bazaar?
Secretary for Food and Health: I need to point out that all licensed vendors agreed to the conditions of moving away. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department is still discussing with non-licensed vendors. I think we all understand that the conditions for licensed vendors should not be applied equally to non-licensed vendors. But on the basis of creating a market where similar operators can gather together, we will continue to discuss and communicate with non-licensed vendors. Hopefully we can find a solution which is agreeable to all parties concerned.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Ends/Monday, February 22, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:10
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