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English, Chinese written in
The guides are produced in three versions conventional characters and Chinese in simplified characters.
Mrs Lau also took the opportunity to thank all the District Board chairmen and HKTA for their contributions and support for the project.
The guides will be available for distribution to members of the public free of charge later at all district offices and HKTA's various channels.
Also present at the press conference were the Secretary for Economic Services, Mr Stephen Ip; the Deputy Director of Home Affairs, Mr Lui Hau-tuen; the General Manager (Marketing Communications) of Hong Kong Tourist Association, Mrs Lily Shum; District Board chairmen, District Board members and District Officers.
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Plenum for Green Managers on environmental issues
A Plenum was held today (Friday) for Green Managers and Energy Managers from various Government departments to broaden their knowledge on the environmental issues the community is facing.
Organised by the Planning, Environment and Lands Branch, the Plenum offered an opportunity for the participants to share their experiences on environmental auditing and environmental management systems.
They were also briefed on Government's strategy to tackle the problems within the civil service as well as those faced by the community.
Speaking at the opening of the Plenum, Deputy Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, Mr Benjamin Tang, said concern for the environment was firmly entrenched. Hong Kong should perform to the standards required of the first world, in keeping with its economic and social status, Mr Tang said.
He said the Hong Kong Government should take pro-active steps at every opportunity and set an example for the community to follow.
He urged participating Managers to collectively be involved in deciding how everyone, as a government and as a community, should proceed.