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The Government today (Tuesday) announced the appointment of Mr Benny Ng Ching-kwok, currently Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police, as Commissioner of Correctional Services to succeed Mr Raymond Lai Ming-kee in March 1999.

Commenting on the appointment, Commissioner of Police, Mr Hui Ki-on, said that Mr Ng had wide experience in a variety of law enforcement and management work.

Mr Hui said: "I have no doubt that he will rise to the challenges of his new post. He will be a loss to the Police Force. I wish him every success in his new appointment."

Mr Ng's replacement will be found by internal promotion and will be announced in due course.

Police Report No. 2

Issued By PPRB

End/1215 Hrs, Tuesday, November 17, 1998 (JOL/PW)