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Following is a transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands/Chairman of the Housing Authority, Mr Michael Suen speaking to the press after a meeting at the Legislative Council this (November 22) afternoon(English portion):

Reporter: Mr Suen, what do you think about the trial?

Mr Suen: Well. I think the judges in their results very clearly stated the reasons for their judgment and I think they have in response to the various points put forward by both sides has come to the conclusion that why they have decided to rule in favour of the Government.

Reporter: So, what's the next step for the Government to do?

Mr Suen: I think the next step is really up to the other side. We just heard that the other side is contemplating the possibility of a further appeal and I think it would not be prudent of us to divulge our next move until we have known what action the other side will take because whatever we say might be prejudicial. (Please refer also to the Chinese portion)

Ends/Monday, November 22, 2004

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