Question: Why do the Government don't take any action in Li Kwan Ha's case?
Governor: We've followed the advice of the Advisory Committee, the Lobo Commission, and I think they have given sensible advice which we are following. First of all, as far as the former Police Commissioner is concerned and his own future employment, secondly, so far as the rules and regulations are concerned regarding pre- retirement leave and post-retirement employment. In both those cases we think the rules need to be clearer in order to avoid any future loopholes.
Question: Governor, back to Lydia's resignation. Do you think that without her service the work of ExCo will be affected?
Governor: She was obviously for many years a great contributor to the Executive Council but we have other notable members of the Executive Council as well and I'm sure that I will continue to get very good well informed intelligent advice. I also get very good advice from my senior officials and from time to time I get good advice from Legislative Councillors as well.
Question: So you think there will be no effect on that?
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Governor: I don't think it will affect the working of ExCo, no, but that is not to say that Baroness hasn't made a significant contribution, not just to the Executive Council and to the Legislative Council before that but in many other walks of life around Hong Kong. It is interesting when you're going around Hong Kong how often you see a plaque either to Lydia Dunn or to Dame Lydia Dunn or to Baroness Dunn. Throughout her career she has made a very considerable contribution to Hong Kong and there will be a lot of people who are sad and a bit understanding about her departure.
Question: Do you think her departure, whatever the reason she gives, will be a blow to confidence in Hong Kong? You know, seeing people like that leave at this time for whatever reason they say will worry people.
Governor: No. A simple answer.
Question: The time that you two co-operating on Hong Kong issues, on political things, do you two have differences in any time? Or...
Governor: No.
Question: About the report on Li Kwan-ha being employed in a private company, regarding foreign affairs, do you agree with the report... or do you think that...
Governor: I am very satisfied with the Commission's report and that is why we will be implementing its findings.