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11:20
Speech by Mr. T. Chau
Secretary for District Administration in/Legislative Council on Wednesday
11 November 1987
DEBATE ON THE MOTION OF THANKS.
SECRETARY FOR DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION:
sir,
Members have made a number of useful observations
and suggestions on housing matters, building management and
the promotion of culture, recreation and sports. I shall
respond to the main points raised.
Housing
On housing, I am pleased to note the general
endorsement of the change towards a demand-led approach in
providing housing for our population and of the proposed
re-organisation of the Housing Authority. The new approach
will mean that we will be more responsive to changes in
demand. At the same time, a re-organised Housing Authority
will be in a better position to monitor those changes and
introduce suitable measures to meet them.
7.
I am, however, somewhat surprised that there is
still a feeling that by giving the Housing Authority greater
flexibility, the Government is reducing its commitment
towards the provision of adequate housing and it will
result/....