Executive Council Non-Official Members Issue Statement Backing Post-Wang Fuk Court Fire Reforms

Executive Council non-official members issue a statement on the government's follow-up work after the Wang Fuk Court fire, expressing full support for the government's push for comprehensive reform. Convenor Regina Ip agrees with the seven systemic reform directions, including tackling bid-rigging in building maintenance works, establishing a building maintenance support and services authority and reforming the structure of the Buildings Department. The government has also activated the two-tier administrative accountability investigation mechanism under the departmental heads' accountability system, and the Secretary for Housing has resigned.