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November 12th, 2007:

Objection Against Outdoor Smoking in Discovery Bay Restaurants

The following letter was sent in reply to concerns by Clear The Air over smoking in the outdoor seating areas of restaurants in Discovery Bay:

12 November, 2007
 
Dear Mr. James Middleton,
 
Objection against Smoking in the Outside Seating Accommodation of Restaurants at Water Margin Complex, Discovery Bay
 
 
Thank you for your emails dated 18.8.2007, 19.8.2007, 12.9.2007, 17.10.2007 and 24.10.2007 concerning the captioned.
 
2.         Both applicants and licensees of the food premises in the Water Margin Complex have intention to apply for Outside Seating Accommodation at the location.  Some applications have been received and under process by our Licensing Section.  Your views have been conveyed to the Licensing Section for information.
 
3.         Our staff will take out appropriate enforcement action should any contravention of laws witness on the spot.
 
4.         Your concern on smoking at the captioned location has also been conveyed to the Tobacco Control Office and Environmental Protection Department for parallel action.
 
5.         For enquiries, please feel free to contact the undersigned or our Health Inspector, Mr. LEE Yuk-chun, at 2852 3142.
 
 
 
Yours faithfully,
 
 
(WONG So-fan)
for Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene