Statement by Chief Executive-elect
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     In response to the remarks by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Stephen Lam, on a radio programme this morning (May 6) that he would go to the United Kingdom to attend a theological course at the University of Oxford after completion of his current term, the Chief Executive-elect, Mr C Y Leung, said, "Mr Lam has all along held key positions in the Government. He has served the community wholeheartedly and made tremendous contribution to the development of Hong Kong. I sincerely wish him well thereafter."

Ends/Sunday, May 6, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:00

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