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The members include people with relevant expertise from the public and private sectors. They include two government officials, the Chairman of the Housing Authority, the Executive Director of the Housing Society, three businessmen, a banker, an economist and an academic-

Ms Rosanna Wong, Chairman of Housing Authority

Mr Victor So, Executive Director of Housing Society Mr Fung Tung, Director of Housing

Mr K Y Tang, Government Economist Mr K. Y Yeung (businessman) Mr Wan Man-yee (businessman)

Mr Barry Cheung (businessman)

Mr Anthony Wong Kin-kwan (banker)

Mr Kwok Kwok-chuen (economist)

Mr Lau Kwok-yu, Associate Professor (academic)

"All members of the Steering Group have been appointed in their personal capacities," Mr Wong said, "They do not represent, any particular organisations or interests.

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Mr Wong added that the public would have an opportunity to comment once the review has been completed. "We will issue a public consultation document setting out our main conclusions and recommendations."

Mr Wong said that in the meantime anyone might forward views to the Housing Branch. "We would be happy to receive submissions at this stage. The views will be carefully considered in our review."

In November and December 1995, the Secretary for Housing already held a series of meetings with LegCo members to listen to their views on areas for attention in the review.

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