SHIN MIN PUBLIC SCHOOL (Alternative site)

Mr Ang Nam Piau asked the Minister for Law and National Develop-merit if Shin Min Public School will be affected by developments in the Sin Ming Road area, and whether and when an alternative site will be provided for the School.

Mr E. W. Barker: Mr Speaker, Sir, the Shin Min Public School will not be affected by the proposed development in the Sin Ming Road area where about 42 acres of land are being developed by the Housing and Development Board into an industrial estate for the resettlement of motor workshops and garages.

Mr Ang Nam Piau (Thomson): Sir, can the Minister give details of the development of the area?

Mr Barker: Sir, about 269 motor workshops and garages which are affected by the public projects in various parts of the city will be resettled in this estate. In addition, about 500 three-room improved flats, 32 shops with living quarters, and about five eating houses will be built. I understand that the Registrar of Vehicles is also constructing a vehicle testing centre within the estate.