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Question No. 5

Speech by the Hon. CHAN Nai-keong, CBE, JP, Secretary for Lands and Works, in answer to question by Dr. the Hon. Henrietta Ip, at Legislative Council on 1 May, 1985

Question:

Would Government consider introducing legislative measures to allow the prosecut- ion of contractors who install illegal extensions and structures?

Sir,

The Buildings Ordinance provides for the

prosecution of any person, including a contractor, who carries out illegal building works.

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