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Preparatory Task Force on the Economic Development Commission announced
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     The Chief Executive-elect, Mr C Y Leung, announced today (June 29) the setting up of the Preparatory Task Force (PTF) on the Economic Development Commission on July 1.

     The PTF will be chaired by the Chief Executive, and members of the PTF will comprise Dr David Wong Yau-kar, Mr Chow Chung-kong, Mr Jonathan Choi Koon-shum, the Financial Secretary and the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.

     Mr Leung said, "The Preparatory Task Force will make recommendations to the Chief Executive on the terms of reference, the operational model and the composition of the Economic Development Commission to be established by the next-term Government.

     "The Economic Development Commission will co-ordinate development strategy with a broad coverage, taking into consideration all relevant aspects including land, investment capital, taxation, nurturing of talents and expertise as well as bringing together government officials and representatives from industries, research and academic sectors, with the aim of assisting in the drawing up of an overall economic development strategy and industry policy."

Ends/Friday, June 29, 2012
Issued at HKT 21:26

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