Transcript of remarks by TPB Chairman
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     Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chairman of the Town Planning Board (TPB), Mr Thomas Chow, on the meeting for consideration of representations and comments in respect of the Draft Central District (Extension) Outline Zoning Plan today (November 4):

Reporter: Mr Chow, did you abuse your power by stopping Mr Chan from speaking?

Chairman of TPB: Under the Town Planning Ordinance, the (Town Planning) Board is empowered to decide the practice and procedure of the meeting, and we actually informed all the representers and commenters of the details of the arrangements of the meeting last week.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)

Ends/Monday, November 4, 2013
Issued at HKT 22:10

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