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Reviewing other major planning studies commissioned by the department, Dr Pun said a consultancy study would be commissioned to help formulating a comprehensive urban renewal strategy and programme.
The study will take nine to 12 months to complete.
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Teachers involve in hill fire commended
In response to media enquiries on measures to commend the teachers involved in the Pat Sin Leng hill fire incident, the Director of Education, Mrs Helen CP Lai Yu, said today (Tuesday):
"Government commends the four teachers in the Pat Sin Leng hill fire incident who so bravely and fully demonstrated their professionalism and determination to protect their students against all odds.
"We have received a number of proposals from several organisations for commemorating them.
"I have had initial discussions with some departments including the Agriculture and Fisheries and Radio Television Hong Kong. We are now considering the best way forward. We will co-ordinate and confer to follow up with departments and other appropriate bodies.
"On extra-curricular activities, I must emphasise their value in grooming young Hong Kong. They must continue."
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