Friday, March 29, 1974
N.T.A. POST UPGRADED
Mr. D. Akers-Jones Appointed Secretary For New Territories
A new post has been created within the Secretariat to co-ordinate
all policy matters affecting the New Territories.
Mr. David Akers-Jones, who has been appointed Secretary for the
New Territories, will continue to function as head of the New Territories
Administration while participating fully with the other Secretaries in the
formation of government policy.
A government spokesman said today that the appointment of a Secretary
for the New Territories reflected his unique policy-making role.
"As well as being adviser and administrator for New Territories affaire,
he, has special functions, both political and economic, which affect the
responsibilities and activities of all Secretariat branches," the spokesman added.
"In his new role as secretary he will assume responsibility for the
political aspects of administration in the New Territories, a function now
performed by the Secretary for Home Affairs.
"He will also co-ordinate the various departmental services in the New
Territories, taking over responsibility for new towns from the Secretary for
Housing.
"In addition, he will advise on the adaptation of government policies
to take into account the special requirements of the New Territories,"
The spokesman said that the New Territories were obviously very
important to Hong Kong, and the government was concerned to ensure that their
development proceeded smoothly and amicably, and with respect for the traditions
and reasonable interests of the inhabitants.
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