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SFH on supply of powdered formula

Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a public function this morning (November 16):

Reporter: (on effects of Mainland's loosening of one-child policy on supply of powdered formula in Hong Kong)

Secretary for Food and Health: We are very concerned about all factors which may affect the supply and demand of powdered formula in Hong Kong . We will pay attention to the policy on the Mainland which might affect our local supply and demand of ( powdered formula). In the long term, when we are going to consider any policy regarding the supply of powdered formula, we will certainly take into account this factor.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)

Ends/Saturday, November 16, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:31

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