3.
Positive policy on elderly services: SHA
The Government has formulated a positive policy in the provision of services for the elderly in recent years, the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Michael Suen, said today (Thursday).
Speaking at a ceremony in Sheung Shui to mark the setting up of the Preparatory Committee for the Construction of Fung Kai Care and Attention Home for the Elderly, Mr Suen said: "We care not only the elderly in our home but also those in the community so that they can live in joy and comfort.
"With well received support and efforts from the community, it is envisaged that elderly services will achieve significant progress."
The Fung Kai Public School has taken the lead in donating $10 million for the construction of the first care and attention home in North District which can provide as many as 250 care and attention places for the elderly.
At the ceremony today, the Liu Man Shek Tong also donated $1 million towards the project.
Construction work for the home is expected to commence in early 1996.
End
Board recommends declaration of three historical sites
Three historical sites in Hong Kong have been recommended to the Antiquities Authority for declaration as monuments.
At a meeting on December 5, members of the Antiquities Advisory Board agreed to recommend to the Antiquities Authority the declaration of Cheung Shan Kwu Tsz and Lo Wai in Fanling; as well as the Yamen and the remnants of the original South Gate at the Kowloon Walled City as monuments,
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.