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The following is issued on behalf of the Independent Review Committee for the Prevention and Handling of Potential Conflicts of Interests:
The Independent Review Committee for the Prevention and Handling of Potential Conflicts of Interests (the Committee) announced today (March 14) that the Committee has sought information from the Chief Executive's Office (CE's Office) in relation to the present rules concerning the declaration of investments and interests and acceptance of advantages and entertainment by the Chief Executive. The Committee's letter to the CE's Office dated March 8, 2012 and their reply dated March 13, 2012 have been posted on the website of the Committee for public information (www.irc.gov.hk/pdf/Letter%20to%202012.03.08%20and%20reply%20from%202012.03.13%20CE%27s%20Office.pdf).
Ends/Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Issued at HKT 19:56
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