Financial Secretary discussed the aftermath of the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire in his blog, saying the Government would provide support to affected families, with the living allowance increased from $50,000 to $100,000, and that salaries tax, rates and other fees would be waived. The Chief Executive has announced the establishment of an independent commission chaired by a judge to investigate the causes, and the Financial Secretary also urged voters to turn out in force on Legislative Council election day.
Why read this: The blog sets out specific arrangements for the aftermath of the fire, and lists verifiable figures including the living allowance increasing from $50,000 to $100,000.