Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Then there is the structure of policy-making.
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) acknowledged the impact of air pollution in a statement: “Eliminating environmental pollution has a significant bearing not only on public health and the quality of life, but also on the long-term development of Hong Kong.”
But campaigners argue that Hong Kong’s legislature is heavily tilted towards business, in particular the transport lobby.
One of the “functional constituency” seats ( legislative council seats reserved for special interest groups) is elected by the transport sector.
“It’s very much pro-roads,” said Dr Barron. “The two rail companies have one vote each, and the taxi owners and mini bus owners have many votes
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