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He has extensive experience in the application of geology to slope stability problems, and was a member of the 1976 Independent Review Panel on Fill Slopes in Hong Kong following the Sau Mau Ping disaster.
Sir John visited the GEO between September 5 and 8 to be briefed on the background information on the incidents and to agree to the general scope of the investigation. He has just completed his second four-day visit starting October 31.
"Excellent progress has been made with the investigations into the cause of these two fatal landslides which occurred in August and these will be completed in the near future," Sir John said.
Sir John will visit Hong Kong again in early December to complete his review.
End/Tuesday, November 7, 1995
Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General appointed
The Government announced today (Tuesday) the appointments of Mr Robert Footman as the next Postmaster General and Mr Luk Ping-chuen as the next Deputy Postmaster General.
Mr Footman, Head of the Efficiency Unit, and an Administrative Officer Staff Grade B1, was selected for the Postmaster General post through an in-service competition.
"The in-service trawl was arranged to widen the field of candidates and select the best person for the job. The same method was used in selecting the Director of General Grades," a government spokesman said.
Mr Footman's appointment is for three years succeeding the former Postmaster General, Mr Michelangelo Pagliari, who has retired since October 17. Mr Footman will assume the post on November 20.
Mr Luk has served in the Post Office for over 27 years and was recommended by a promotion board as the next Deputy Postmaster General. He will take up the appointment in early 1996.
Following are biographical notes of Mr Foolman and Mr Luk: