Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at a media session after meeting with members of the Society for Community Organization and resident representatives this afternoon (July 14):

Reporter: It's regarding the DQ regarding the four legislators just now. Could I get a quick comment about what the Government thinks about the disqualifications, and will this affect relations with LegCo?

Chief Secretary for Administration: Definitely this is an isolated case. And, as you know, we started off the first fortnight of operation. I think it's a good start, an encouraging start. I'm sure that through candid dialogue and also through really friendly interaction and also respecting the role of LegCo and the role of individual functions of both the executive and the Legislative Council, I'm sure that, you know, we can continue these harmonious, cordial relations in the months to come. OK?

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

Ends/Friday, July 14, 2017
Issued at HKT 17:33

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