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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
Following is the statement made by the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Legislative Council, Mr Abraham Shek, today (May 7) on the PAC's consideration of the Director of Audit's Report No. 60 in respect of Chapter 7 "Preventive education and enlisting public support against corruption":
In relation to the issues raised in the captioned chapter of the Director of Audit's Report No. 60, PAC has written to the Commissioner, Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), to request for further information. Upon receipt of the written replies from the Commissioner, ICAC, PAC will hold a meeting to decide on the follow-up actions. In line with the established practice, PAC does not rule out the possibility to invite the Controlling Officers concerned and any other persons to appear before the Committee.
Ends/Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:53
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