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Following is a transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a public function this morning (November 16):
Secretary for Food and Health: The Report of the Director of Audit released recently pointed out a fact that in the past, the guidelines for granting or leasing or sale of land for private hospital development might not be so coherent. In this regard, we will issue more clear-cut guidelines in future on the conditions on which the lands are granted. In addition, we have earlier set up a review committee on the operation of private medical facilities in Hong Kong (the Steering Committee on Review of the Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities). One of the working groups under the Steering Committee will be specifically tasked to look at how we can improve the governance of private hospitals in Hong Kong. The Department of Health will work closely with the private hospitals to effect the improvement measures as recommended by the Director of Audit.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Ends/Friday, November 16, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:03
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