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Sino-British Land Commission
The two sides of the Sino-British Land Commission have agreed that the Commission's 30th meeting will be held on May 19, 1995. The meeting will discuss the 1995/96 Land Disposal Programme.
End/Wednesday, May 17, 1995
Governor visits Shek Kip Mei Estate
The Governor, the Rt Hon Christopher Patten, today (Wednesday) visited Shek Kip Mei Estate to look at changes brought about by the redevelopment programme and the community services available in the sprawling estate with 44 blocks.
Met on arrival by the Chairman of the Housing Authority, Ms Rosanna Wong, and the Director of Housing, Mr Fung Tung, the Governor was briefed on the history of the estate and details of its future redevelopment.
The party then visited a family of three in Block 2 which had moved from the Shek Kip Mei squatter area in 1964 and another family of four in Block 8 which is a converted self-contained block with bathroom and kitchen.
The next stop was Block 42 where the Governor saw the job-training and employment opportunities provided to the mentally retarded at the Po Leung Kuk Shek Kip Mei Workshop.
Mr Patten finally visited the Yan Chai Hospital Tang Bik Wan Memorial Social Centre for the Elderly in Block 21. The Centre organises different activities for the elderly in the district to promote a sense of belonging to the community.
End/Wednesday, May 17, 1995
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