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New Chairman for the Transport Advisory Committee
The Governor has appointed Dr Cheng Hon-kwan as Chairman of the Transport Advisory Committee for two years from April 1, 1997. The term of appointment of Dr Raymond Ho, Chairman of the TAC, expires on March 31, 1997.
Dr Cheng is a registered structural engineer by profession. He has a long and distinguished record of public service and is currently serving on a number of Government boards and committees, including the Land and Building Advisory Committee and the Airport Consultative Committee.
Commenting on the appointment, the Secretary for Transport, Mr Gordon Siu said: "The Government is delighted that Dr Cheng has accepted the appointment. With Dr Cheng's professional background and experience in public service, I am confident that he will provide new impetus to the work of the Transport Advisory Committee."
Mr Siu also paid tribute to Dr Raymond Ho for his contribution to the TAC.
Mr Siu said: "Under Dr Ho's leadership, the Committee has played a vital role in the development of more and better quality public transport services in Hong Kong and in further improving the efficiency of our road infrastructure."
"Dr Ho's professional knowledge and leadership have contributed significantly to the work of the Transport Advisory Committee. His efforts in making the Committee more open and transparent are recognised and appreciated by members of the community. My fellow members on the Committee will miss him."
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