HK proposes 2b HKD for Sichuan reconstruction

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-07-16 23:50

"We will follow a government-led, full community involvement approach in consolidating efforts of different sectors of the community to support the post-quake reconstruction," added the spokesman.

The Steering Committee on the HKSAR's Support for Reconstruction in the Sichuan Earthquake Stricken Areas (the Steering Committee), chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration, oversees and co-ordinates HKSAR government's efforts in support of the reconstruction of the quake stricken areas, including deciding on the policies and mode of operation relating to the release of funds under the Fund, resolving on the actual amount allocated to the subsidized bodies and monitoring the use of funds.

Five working groups dedicated to the specific areas of work, including Reconstruction Works; Medical, Health, Hygiene and Rehabilitation Services; Home Affairs; Social Work; and Education and Training, will be set up under the Steering Committee.

To ensure efficient coordination of the reconstruction support work, the HKSAR government and the Sichuan Provincial government will set up a "Hong Kong - Sichuan Liaison and Coordination Group on Post-quake Reconstruction" to take forward implementation of the concrete post-quake reconstruction work items.

"We will submit regular reports to the Legislative Council on the progress of the reconstruction work items supported by HKSAR and the operation of the Fund. Besides, the Fund's audited statement of accounts will be incorporated in the annual audited statement of accounts of the Secretary for Home Affairs Incorporated and will be laid upon the table of the Legislative Council," said the spokesman.

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