The Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, reiterated today that the Government will develop a comprehensive policy to take care of the various needs of senior citizens.

Speaking after a visit to Li Chit Garden Home for the Aged in Wan Chai, he said he was concerned about the well-being of senior citizens and hoped to foster among them a sense of security, a sense of belonging and a sense of worthiness.

Accompanied by the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Shelley Lau, Mr Tung met with a group of senior citizens to learn of their needs and hear their views about the services available for them.

"Our senior citizens have contributed to Hong Kong's success. They deserve respect and care from the community and they should be assisted to live with dignity amongst us," Mr Tung said.

"In this connection, the Government will try its utmost to provide a wide spectrum of community support services to enable their continued participation in community life and to encourage families to look after their elderly members," he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Tung was briefed at Li Chit Garden on the Land Development Corporation's urban renewal programmes in Wan Chai and Central and Western districts.

Earlier, he visited Yiu Tung Children and Youth Centre at Yiu Tung Estate in Eastern District where he watched some young people taking part in summer activities.

He concluded his visit with a meeting with some 200 provisional district board members and community leaders from Hong Kong Island.

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