Wang Fuk Court Fire Report Published as Housing Secretary Winnie Ho Resigns and John Lee Leads 7 Ministers in Bow of Apology
公開宏福苑火災報告 房屋局長何永賢落台 特首率7司局長鞠躬道歉
The independent commission report on the Wang Fuk Court fire has been published, setting out 120 improvement recommendations and naming the Housing Bureau's Independent Review Committee, the Buildings Department, the Fire Services Department and the Labour Department for inadequate supervision. Chief Executive John Lee led 7 ministers and secretaries in a bow of apology and announced the acceptance of Housing Secretary Winnie Ho's resignation, with her duties taken up concurrently by Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong. The fire caused 168 deaths.
After the independent commission report on the Wang Fuk Court fire was published, Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned and the Chief Executive led ministers and secretaries in a bow of apology, allowing readers to understand the accountability arrangements and the departmental responsibilities named in the report.
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