Appointment of Fight Crime Committee member announced
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     The Government today (March 20) announced the appointment of Mr Ip Kwok-chung to the Fight Crime Committee for a further term of two years with effect from April 1. The appointment was made by the Chief Secretary for Administration.

     The Fight Crime Committee is responsible for drawing up plans to reduce crime, co-ordinating efforts to fight crime and monitoring the results, and determining ways in which the public can be encouraged to contribute to the fight against crime.  It is chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration.

Ends/Friday, March 20, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:01

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