| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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| 20.4.00
| SUBC
| The Subcommittee discussed with the Administration-
- the provision of cremation service by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department; and
- the replacement of cremators at the Kwai Chung Crematorium.
[Paper]
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|
| 28.1.02
| FSEH
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the project to replace existing cremators at the Fu Shan Crematorium. [Paper]
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|
| 10.3.04
| CQ
| Hon Albert CHAN raised a question on "Waiting Time for Cremation Service". [Hansard "page 32"]
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|
| 19.3.04
| FSEH
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on reprovisioning of cremators at the Diamond Hill Crematorium. [Paper]
|
|
| 2.6.04
| CQ
| Hon Frederick FUNG raised a question on "Demand and Supply of Niches". [Hansard "page 72"]
|
|
| 14.12.04
| FSEH
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the administration of urn grave cemeteries. [Paper]
|
|
| 23.2.05
| CQ
| Hon Selina CHOW raised a question on "Government Crematoria". [Hansard "page 13"]
|
|
| 6.4.05
| CQ
| Hon Bernard CHAN raised a question on "Regulation of Columbaria". [Hansard "page 46"]
|
|
| 17.10.05
| FSEH
| At the meeting on the policy initiatives of Health, Welfare and Food Bureau for 2006, the Administration briefed the Panel on "Review the policies related to the provision of cemeteries, columbaria and crematoria facilities and strive to provide more facilities to meet future demand". [Paper]
|
|
| 8.11.05
| FSEH
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the crematorium and columbarium facilities. [Paper]
|
|
| 17.1.06
| FSEH
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the proposed project to construct an additional columbarium at Diamond Hill. [Paper]
|
|
| 8.3.06
| CQ
| Hon LAU Wong-fat raised a question on "Providing Crematorium and Columbarium Facilities in Tuen Mun". [Hansard "page 26"]
|
|
| 15.11.06
| CQ
| Hon Albert HO raised a question on "Illegally Operated Columbaria". [Hansard "page 13"]
|
|
| 15.11.06
| CQ
| Hon Fred LI raised a question on "Sea Burials". [Hansard "page 93"]
|
|
| 13.12.06
| CQ
| Hon WONG Kwok-hing raised a question on "Management of Crematorium". [Hansard "page 7"]
|
|
| 9.1.07
| FSEH
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the progress report on crematorium and columbarium facilities. [Paper] [Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 19.11.08
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on "Regulation of Private Columbaria". [Hansard "page 79"]
|
|
| 10.12.08
| CQ
| Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG raised a question on "Locations of Funeral Parlours". [Hansard "page 9"]
|
|
| 4.3.09
| CQ
| Hon WONG Kwok-hing raised a question on "Burial Services". [Hansard "page 64"]
|
|
| 11.3.09
| CQ
| Hon WONG Kwok-hing raised a question on "Burial Services". [Hansard "page 67"]
|
|
| 12.5.09
| FSEH
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the proposed project to construct a new columbarium and Garden of Remembrance at Kiu Tau Road within the Wo Hop Shek Cemetery. [Paper][Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 14.7.09
| FSEH
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the Administration's plan to reprovision the Cape Collinson Crematorium. [Paper][Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 21.10.09
| CQ
| Hon Ronny TONG raised a question on "Provision of Columbarium Niches". [Hansard "page 13"]
|
|
| 9.12.09
| CQ
| Hon KAM Nai-wai raised a question on "Regulation of Private Columbarium Facilities". [Hansard "page 27"]
|
|
| 27.1.10
| CQ
| Hon Starry LEE raised a question on "Regulation of Private Columbarium Facilities ". [Hansard "page 89"]
|
|
| 9.2.10
| FSEH
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress in the development of columbarium facilities in Hong Kong. [Paper][Background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 11.5.10
| FSEH
| The Panel discussed the proposal to conduct an overseas duty visit to study columbarium facilities and fisheries industry in Japan. [Paper]
|
|
| 6.7.10
| FSEH
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the public consultation document on the review of columbarium policy. [Paper][Updated background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 15.10.10
| FSEH
| At the meeting on the policy initiatives of the Food and Health Bureau for 2010-11, the Administration briefed the Panel -
- Identify suitable sites for columbarium development across the territory and conduct technical feasibility studies of shortlisted sites to increase supply of columbarium facilities;
- Consolidate the feedback received in the public consultation on review of columbarium policy and formulate appropriate measures to enhance regulation of private columbaria; and
- Reviewing the provision of cemeteries, columbaria and crematoria facilities and striving to provide more facilities to meet future demand.
[Paper]
|
|
| 12.4.11
| FSEH
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the outcome of the public consultation on the review of columbarium policy and the updated measures taken by the Administration to increase supply of columbarium facilities, and enhance consumer protection. [Paper][Updated background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 25.5.11
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung raised a question on "Public Columbarium and Crematorium Facilities". [Hansard "page 91"]
|
|
| 13.12.11
| FSEH
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the public consultation document on the proposed licensing scheme for private columbaria issued by the Government. [Paper] [Updated background brief prepared by the Secretariat]
|
|
| 15.2.12
| CQ
| Hon Tanya CHAN raised a question on "Regulation of Private Columbarium Facilities". [Hansard "page 122"]
|
|
| 29.2.12
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung raised a question on "Provision of Columbarium Facilities". [Hansard "page 136"]
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