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Answer:

Mr President,

The long term development needs of Hong Kong, including how and where such needs should be accommodated, are being comprehensively studied in the current Territorial Development Strategy Review. The Review has been evaluating, among other things, the development potential of various areas throughout the territory.

It is too early to say which specific part of the territory should be developed as a priority. We will consult the public when the Review is completed.

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Rehousing of squatters on Government land

Following is a question by the Hon Christine Loh and a written reply by the Secretary for Housing, Mr Dominic Wong, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

In his 1994 Policy Address, the Governor stated that all urban squatters on government land would be rehoused by March this year. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:

(a)

of the status of Ching Man Village at So Ko Po in Tai Hang; and

(b)

whether Ching Man Village is among the villages to be cleared under the policy mentioned above; if so, what terms will be offered to the residents in this village?