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Thursday, May 31, 1973

U.K. VISIT FOR DONALD LIAO

Mr. Donald Liao, deputy head of the Housing Department and

Vice-chairman of the Housing Authority, leaves Hong Kong by air tomorrow

(Friday) for London where he will spend three weeks as guest of the

British Government.

During his stay, Mr. Liao will see current developments in

building techniques and materials. He will visit new towns and sec

the Greater London Council Housing Project "Thamesmeade".

Mr. Liao said he also hoped to visit new towns and housing

projects in Scotland.

"I am looking forward to bringing myself up-to-date on developments

in this field in Britain," he said today. "If the opportunity arises

I will also try to interest architects and engineers to come and join

the Hong Kong Housing Department team in the challenging job ahead.

After his study tour, Mr. Liao will remain in England for a

short holiday.

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