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Friday, September 28, 1973
MP, SEE LIFE IN PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATES
The two visiting British Members of Parliament, Mr. Walter Clegt,
and Mr. R.W. Elliott, spent this (Friday) morning in Kowloon seeing for
themselves how life is like in public housing estates.
Accompanied by Mr. Frank Carroll, Director of Estates Management
of Housing Department, the MPs saw the rehousing operation being carried
out at Shek Kip Mei Estate and toured Ping Shek Estate.
They also had a detailed discussion with Mr. Donald Liao, Deputy
Secretary for Housing, on public housing matters with particular reference
to the Housing Authority's intention to provide better housing at a
greater speed.
Mr. Clegg and Mr. Elliott were deeply impressed with the Shek
Kip Mei Rehousing Scheme after seeing the contrasting living environment
of the old Lower Shek Kip Mei Estate and the new Upper Pak Tin Estate.
The MPs showed great interest in the recreational facilities provided
at Ping Shek Estate and were particularly impressed with the children's
playground and basketball pitch there.
They remarked that they were surprised at the state of cleanliness
maintained in the new public housing estates in view of the large numbor
of people they accommodate.
Mr. Clegg and Mr. Elliott praised officers of the Housing Department
for their enthusiasm and interest in their work,
Note to Editors:
A photograph taken during the Mps tour of
Pak Tin Estate will be distributed separately in the G.I.S. press boxes this evening.
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