He
has the right of direct access to the Governor. The Chief Secretary is head of the public service, advises the Governor on matters of policy, and is principally responsible for its implementation.
also deputises for the Governor when he is abroad. The Financial
Secretary is responsible for the Government's financial and economic
policies, including the presentation of the annual estimates of
revenue and expenditure to the Legislative Council. The
Attorney-General is the Government's legal adviser and is
responsible for the drafting of all legislation.
responsibility for the conduct of all prosecutions.
He has independent
Hong Kong Department
26 October 1989
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