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The Transport and Housing Bureau (THB) will hold a public forum tomorrow (July 6) on subsidising home ownership to listen to the views of the general public on the subject.
The forum, to be held at the Cultural Activities Hall of Tuen Mun Town Hall from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, is the first of two public forums for the general public organised by the THB.
"Those who have reserved seats are reminded to attend,"a THB spokesman said.
For those who miss tomorrow's forum, there will be another open forum for the general public on July 21. The THB will also organise a forum for interest groups. Registration for both forums can be made by calling 2233 9320 (10am - 6pm, Monday to Saturday) or through the bureau's website. Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Details are as follows:
Forum for general public (2)
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Date: July 21, 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Auditorium, 9/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Forum for interest groups
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Date: August 20, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Lai Chi Kok Community Hall, G/F, Banyan Garden, 863 Lai Chi Kok Road, Kowloon
The consultation exercise on subsidising home ownership will last until September 17, 2010. Views and suggestions collected will be forwarded to the Chief Executive for his consideration.
The consultation framework has been uploaded onto a dedicated webpage on the THB website (www.thb.gov.hk/eng/policy/housing/policy/consultation/index.htm). Members of the public are welcome to browse the webpage for details of the consultation framework and related information.
Ends/Monday, July 5, 2010
Issued at HKT 15:00
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