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The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, today (October 2) convened an inter-departmental meeting with senior Government officials, including the Chief Secretary for Administration, the Secretary for Justice, the Secretary for Transport and Housing, the Secretary for Home Affairs, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, the Secretary for Security, the Secretary for Education, the Secretary for Food and Health, and the Commissioner of Police, the Director of Home Affairs, the Director of Social Welfare, the Director of Marine, the Director of Fire Services and the Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority, on the vessel collision incident near Lamma Island to discuss the follow-up actions, including rescue work, relief and support services to the concerned family members, as well as investigation of the incident.
The Chief Executive will hold an inter-departmental press conference with relevant Secretaries of Departments and Directors of Bureaux this afternoon to report on the latest progress.
Ends/Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Issued at HKT 12:54
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