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Dr Anthony Cheung Bing-leung (academic in public and social administration and Legislative Councillor);

Mr Lau Kwok-yu (academic in public and social administration, and adviser to Hong Kong People's Council on Public Housing Policy);

Mr Ng Leung-sing (banker and member of Sino-British Land Commission);

Mr Ng Shui-lai (social worker);

Ms Siu Yuen-sheung (district board member);

Mr Wan Man-yee (estate surveyor);

Mr Peter Wong Hong-yuen (accountant and Chairman of Advisory Council on the Environment).

The new appointments will increase the non-official membership of the Housing Authority by seven, from 21 to 28.

"The Housing Authority needs additional members to cope with a substantial and continuing increase in the volume of work, which reflects the general expansion of issues dealt with, increased public expectations of the quality of service, and increased dealings with interest groups and the media," Mr Wong said.

"With the appointment of new members, there will be a good balance of professional expertise and community interests in the Housing Authority," Mr Wong added. "These include professionals, financial administrators, academics, an economist, social workers, public housing residents, District Board Chairmen and members, and members of the Executive Council, Legislative Council and Regional Council - all in their personal capacity."

Mr Edward Ho Sing-tin and Mr Hui Yin-fat, both having served for 10 years, and Ms Audrey Eu Yuet-mee, having indicated her wish to step down owing to other commitments, have retired from the Housing Authority.

Mr Wong thanked the three outgoing members and expressed the Government's appreciation of their contributions.

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