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The Hospital Authority has also carmarked another $2,060 million for a few major capital projects, including the redevelopment of the Kowloon Hospital, the relocation of the Tuen Mun Polyclinic, the construction of a public health laboratory centre, and the improvement works in eight public hospitals.
"All these capital works will improve our infrastructural facilities for the provision of quality care services," the Secretary added.
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CSD apologises for gas incident at Tin Shui Wai
The Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Raymond Lai Ming-kee, today (Monday) offered his sincere apology to all who were affected by the gas incident at Tin Shui Wai on February 26, following analysis results by the Environmental Protection Department which indicate that the "odd smell" reported that day was linked to CS gas being fired within the Pak Nai firing range.
The Commissioner said as a Government department, the Correctional Services Department should be accountable for its actions in incidents that directly or indirectly affect the public.
Mr Lai has personally written to the eight schools whose pupils were affected by the gas, expressing deep regret for the incident.
The Commissioner also pointed out that although the Police Force shared the firing range, it was within the time frame of the CSD exercise that inadvertently caused the incident.
"We will actively review existing range procedures to avoid the recurrence of similar incidents in the future.
"Residents nearby can rest assured that all precautionary measures will be taken before the next exercise takes place," said Mr Lai.
"It is most unfortunate that this incident has caused distress and discomfort to members of the public, particularly the pupils of the schools.
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