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The Government released today (June 1) a consultation framework for collecting views on subsidising home ownership.
A spokesman for the Transport and Housing Bureau (THB) said: "The Chief Executive has stated that the Government's policy regarding the residential property market is to respond to market demand through the supply of land.
"The Government recognises that the subject of using public resources to subsidise home ownership is being debated in the community. On this important subject, the Government will listen to the views of members of the public to try to identify a consensus on a way forward."
The consultation exercise, lasting up to September 17, 2010, will engage stakeholders and members of the public through various channels to look at issues relevant to this subject. Views and suggestions collected will be forwarded to the Chief Executive for his consideration.
The consultation framework was uploaded today on a dedicated webpage on the THB website (www.thb.gov.hk/eng/policy/housing/policy/consultation/index.htm). Members of the public are welcome to browse the webpage for details of the consultation framework and related information.
Members of the public may send in their views on this subject through one of the following channels: through the bureau's dedicated e-mail address (views@thb.gov.hk) or faxline (2761 6822), or by post to Transport and Housing Bureau, 16/F, Murray Building, Garden Road, Hong Kong.
They can also post their views on the dedicated e-channels: the webpage¡¦s eForum (forum.thb.gov.hk) or the official Facebook page entitled "Subsidising Home Ownership - Consultation".
Members of the public are reminded to state in their correspondence or on the envelopes that the views are made in response to the public consultation. All views expressed through the dedicated channels mentioned above will be assumed to be made in response to the public consultation exercise.
The THB will be organising a range of activities to facilitate stakeholders and the public to express their views, including public forums and focus group discussions. Details will be published separately.
Ends/Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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