WEDNESDAY, MAY SE, 1PRO
WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW LETTER B+ CYSTEM
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A VEETING WAS HELD TODAY BETWEEN THE REGIONAL SECRETARY (NEW TERRITORIES), IAN MACPHERSON; THE DIRECTOR OF LANDS, MR JOHN TODD AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HEUNG YEE KUK.
DURING THE MEETING, THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENTION TO CEASE ISSUING LAYD EXCHANGE ENTITLEMENTS (LETTERS B) LATER THIS YEAR WAS DISCUSSED.
IT WAS AGREED THAT A WORKING GROUP COMPRISING THE REGIONAL SECRETARY (NEW TERRITORIES), DIRECTOR OF LANDS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HEUNG YEE KUK, WOULD BE CONVENED TO STUDY THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE CHANGE AND DETAILS OF AN ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM.
NO DATE HAS BEEN FIXED BUT THE WORKING GROUP IS EXPECTED TO MEET IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
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