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Mr Richard Luce MP

Appendix 5

Meeting with Representatives of

New Territories Heung Yee Kuk at "The Lookout"

on Tuesday, 27th September 1983

4.30 p.m.

Officials of City and New Territories Administration

The Honourable

IFC Macpherson

Mr H H T Barma

Mr W K Lam

Secretary for District

Administration

Regional Secretary

(New Territories)

Principal Assistant Secretary (NT)

Senior Liaison Officer

Mr Eddie Leung

Representatives of New Territories Heung Yee Kuk

Mr Lau Wong-fat

Mr Liu Ching-leung

Mr Tsang Lin

Mr Chan Yat-san

Aged 47. Chairman of Heung Yee Kuk since 1980. Chairman of Tuen Mun Rural Committee since 1970. Limited education but commands wide respect in the New Territories. In real property and restaurant business.

Aged 39. First Vice-Chairman of Heung Yee Kuk. Chairman of Sheung Shui Rural Committee since 1980. Active in local community activities. In real property and transport business.

Aged 64. Second Vice-Chairman of Heung Yee Kuk since 1980. Chairman of Mui Wo Rural Committee on Lantau Island since 1964. Limited influence. Runs a restaurant and a grocery store in Mui Wo.

Aged 65.

Ex-Chairman of Heung Yee Kuk, 1962-64, 1968-78. old hand in New Territories

An

politics. Exerts considerable influence throughout the New Territories. A close China

observer; frequently

advocates solutions to the

NT Lease.