John Lee Announces Follow-Up Work After Wang Fuk Court Fire as Housing Secretary Winnie Ho Resigns and Is Accepted
行政長官於有關就大埔宏福苑火災成立的獨立委員會報告相關事宜記者會開場發言（只有中文）（附圖／短片）
Chief Executive John Lee announces follow-up work after the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire, saying the fire caused 168 deaths and affected 1,984 households, and apologises to the victims on behalf of the SAR government. He accepts the resignation of Housing Secretary Winnie Ho, with Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong concurrently serving as Acting Housing Secretary, and reports to the Central People's Government recommending her removal from office. The government releases the redacted report of the Independent Committee and sets out reform priorities including banning bid-rigging in building maintenance, establishing a joint task force and a Building Maintenance Support and Services Bureau.
The Chief Executive announces reform plans and accountability arrangements after the Wang Fuk Court fire, including the Housing Secretary's resignation and the follow-up direction for the Independent Committee's 120 recommendations.
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